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The complete cell-phone guide: 1 - service shortcomings.(Special Section)(Cover Story)(Industry Overview)

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| February 01, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Even if you have a cell phone, you may be thinking about a new one--or a new carrier. Each year one in four users "churn," or jump to a new carrier, looking for lower rates, better service, fewer billing problems--or all of those quealities.

This special 13-page section can help you find better service, better rates, and a better phone.

(1) Service shortcomings

Why you can't always count on a cell phone when you need it. How to get better service.

Sept. 11 became a proving ground for emergency calling, especially from the cell phones on which 123 million Americans depend. On normal days cellular carries roughly 30 percent of 911 calls. ...

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