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Cellular Networks and Data Plans: GSM vs CDMA, Data Speeds, and Usage, Study notes of Voice

An overview of cellular networks, specifically GSM and CDMA, and their differences in voice data transmission, carrier connection, and other aspects. It also covers the evolution of cellular technology from 1G to 4G LTE and explains how data is measured and used in cell phone plans. a data usage chart and tips for managing data usage.

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TracFone Wireless
Training Guide
Wireless Today
November, 2016
Module 2
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TracFone Wireless

Training Guide

Wireless Today

November, 2016

Module 2

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Wireless Technology

Cellular Generations

In cellular service there are two main competing network technologies:

  1. GSM- Global System for Mobile communication used by AT&T and T-Mobile
  2. CDMA- Code Division Multiple Access used by Verizon and Sprint The differences between the two technologies are:
    • How voice data changes into radio waves
    • How the carrier connects to the phone
    • Other differences include: 9 Coverage area 9 Data transfer speeds 9 Type of hardware used - Basic Mobility (Roaming) - Basic Services - Analog System
1980’s
1G
  • Advanced Mobility (Roaming)
  • Basic Text Messaging & Data Presence
  • Digital System
1990’s
2G
  • Seamless Roaming
  • Web Browsing, Email, & Picture Sharing
  • High Data Usage 2000’s
3G 4G
  • High Speed
  • Very High Data Usage
  • Streaming movies and music
  • Complete Telecom/Datacom Convergence
2010’s

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What You Can Do With Data

Total Data Used 100 MB 500 MB 1 GB 1.5 GB 2 GB 3.5 GB 4 GB 5 GB 10 GB Read or send Text-only Email

Visit a Website

Send or post a Photo

Download a Song, App, or Game

Watch a Video -- 1 hour 2 hrs 6 hrs 7.5 hrs 13 hrs 16 hrs 20 hrs 34 hrs Stream Music on Pandora or others -- 1 hour 3 hrs 6 hrs 8 hrs 14.5 hrs 14 hrs 20 hrs 36 hrs The Data chart below is only an estimate of what the customer can do with their Data in a 30 day period, and is to be used for Training Purposes ONLY. A customer can go to www.myrateplan.com/data_calculator to calculate their own data usage. 20161130

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Brands At A Glance

Unlimited Talk 9 9 9 9 9

Unlimited Text 9 9 9 9 9

Unlimited Data 9 9 9 9

Nationwide Coverage 9 9 9 9 9 9

Keep Your Number or

Get a New One^9 9 9 9 9

Bring Your Own Phone 9 9 9 9 9 9

No Contract 9 9 9 9 9 9

No Credit Check 9 9 9 9 9 9

International Calling 9 9 9 9 9 9

Service Plan Choice 9 9 9 9 9 9

Easy Activation 9 9 9 9 9 9

4G LTE Speed 9 9 9 9 9 9

Add-On Data 9 9

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Training Purpose Only 7 Brand Keyword Description How It Works Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel, TracFone and Total Wireless Balance / Usage/Uso Look up current Data usage. Only for Unlimited Plan customers. Text "Balance", "Usage" or "Uso" (for Spanish) to 611611 to receive your estimated domestic Data usage since your last refill. Simple Mobile, NET and Telcel Add/ Agregar Allows customer to add Airtime PIN Text "Add" or "Agregar" (for Spanish) to 611611 to receive instructions to Add an Airtime Pin. Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel, TracFone and Total Wireless Help/ Ayuda Self service menu with a list of Help keywords. Text "Help" or "Ayuda" (for Spanish) to 611611 to receive a link to a list of help keywords. Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel and TracFone BYOP Check phone's eligibility for BYOP Text "BYOP" to 611611 to receive instructions to see if your phone is eligible for BYOP. Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel and TracFone APN^ Look up your APN settings. Text "APN" to 611611 to receive APN settings sent to your phone. Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel, TracFone and Total Wireless Due Date/ Fecha Provides Service End Date Text "Due Date" or "Fecha" for Spanish to 611611 to receive your Service End date. Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel, TracFone and Total Wireless Store Look up the nearest retailers. Text the word "STORE" to 611611 to receive different retailers based on your current location. Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel and TracFone ILD^ Look up International Long Distance (ILD) instructions. Text "ILD" to 611611 to receive a link to ILD instructions. Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel, TracFone and Total Wireless WiFi How to connect to Wi-Fi from your phone. Text "WiFi" to 611611 to receive a link to instructions to connect to Wi-Fi. Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel, TracFone and Total Wireless Voicemail Look up voicemail instructions.^ Text "Voicemail" to 611611 to receive a link to voicemail instructions. Simple Mobile, NET10, Telcel, TracFone and Total Wireless

SIM

Provides instructions on how to install a SIM Card into the phone. Text "SIM" to 611611 to receive a link to a U Tube Instruction Video how to install a SIM. Simple Mobile, NET and Telcel, Enroll/AR^ Provides instructions on how to enroll a credit card in Auto Refill. Text "Enroll" or "AR" for Spanish to 611611 to receive instructions how to enroll a credit card in Auto Refill.

611611 Self Help from Handset

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Mobile Apps

App Store Google Play App Store Google Play App Store Google Play App Store Google Play App Store Google Play App Store Google Play

My Account 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

International

Dialer 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

WiFi 9 9

APN Settings 9 9

Transfer

Wizard 9 9 9

The table below lists the available apps for each brand
for an iPhone or Android device.

My Account Manage your Account - Includes a Widget that displays current account information. Check Data Balance and Service End Date, Edit Profile, ReUp and much more. WiFi Finds, manages, and connects to available WiFi hotspots. APN Settings Provides step-by-step instructions to program Data settings for an Android device. International Dialer Directly call stored contacts or international numbers without the hassle of dialing access numbers. Transfer Wizard Transfers personal content from one Smartphone to another.

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