The Importance of IS Management

Prentice Hall, Inc.

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Technologies:

n1G, first generation cell phones used analog technology and circuit switching

n2G, second generation cell phones use

nDigital technology and circuit switching

nCarry data and messages using short messaging service (SMS)

n2.5G Upcoming, will extend 2G digital technologies (GSM, CDMA and TDMA)

n3G Upcoming, will provide WANs for PCs and multimedia

Wireless is the Next Frontier: Wireless Long Distance