Contents
Introduction
Network types
TACS
GSM
PCN
S.P.s
Coverage
Fax & Data
Choosing a Phone
Batteries
Affordable Connections
Personal Numbers
Summary
Warning
More Info...
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Network Types

There are three different types of cellular network in the UK:

TACS The analogue network that has been around since the early 1980s, and is destined to close down by 2005.

GSM The digital replacement, also provided by Cellnet and Vodafone

PCN (GSM 1800) Orange and One 2 One provide competition!

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cellular. v1.51 25 April 98