what's inside: phones, cell phones & wireless telephony channel

 

Telecommunications devices, including cell phones, satellite radio or Voice over IP, connect us to one another and to the world of information at our fingertips. Learn all about the technologies we depend upon for efficient communication.

Cell Phones

Today's cell phone technology is advancing at a rapid pace while prices are getting lower. We’ll explore everything from the advanced -- the iPhone or the future of the Google phone -- to cell phone viruses and ring tones. See more »

Home Telephones

Explore the technology and options for home telephones. Learn how cordless phones work, what 900 MHz is, how ATT is and what the colored wires on your phone jack are. See more »

Telephone Technology

We'll look at the different telephone technologies that enable us to easily communicate. Learn about Skype and Vonage, caller ID, fiber optics and more. See more »

Wireless

Wireless electronic technology has opened up a whole new world for consumers and businesses. Learn about everything from municipal WiFi networks to DSL. See more »

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How Fiber Optics Work

Fiber-optic lines have revolutionized long-distance phone calls, cable TV and the Internet. It's a really cool technology that enables the long-distance transmission of data in light signals, and is probably used in more ways than you think.

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Is Wibree going to rival Bluetooth?

Nokia announced a new short-range wireless technology, Wibree, in October 2006.

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How GPS Phones Work

With the right software or service package, a GPS phone can pinpoint your location, give directions to your destination and provide information about nearby businesses. Find out how a GPS phone works.