Cell Phone - Digital Versus Analog Service

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Summary: When you're buying a cell phone or wireless phone you may be debating between digital and analog services. Both digital and analog services have different prices models and may include roaming fees. Analog networks tend to cover a wider area so you can use your cell or wireless phone in more places.

Q. Should I choose digital or analog service?

A. Digital service is clearer and more secure than analog but coverage can be spotty.

Analog networks have greater coverage, especially in rural areas. If you want digital service, make sure your cellular company has a ''roaming'' agreement that lets your phone work on an analog system when you are outside digital range. But beware roaming can be expensive, and it requires a ''dual mode'' phone.

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Aug. 25, 2005.

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