Today, there are more than 1,500 cellular systems operating across the U.S., and there will be more wireless communications options in the future. During the past few years, the FCC has auctioned off new wireless frequencies which will bring additional wireless services to cities and towns across the United States. Since arriving on the scene, cellular phones have won public acceptance more quickly than any other consumer electronic product in history, including color and cable TV, fax machines and video cassette recorders. Tens of thousands of new customers sign up every day. By the year 2000 industry analysts are predicting close to 90 million subscribers.
Convenience is the number one reason more and more people are signing up for cellular service.
Ninety-one percent of surveyed cellular users also feel safer with a cellular phone. Many of America's best-known companies depend on wireless technology to help keep things running smoothly. Every time the driver puts the clipboard back into its specially designed carrying slot inside the delivery truck, UPS headquarters automatically receives data through a cellular link. Other companies with large sales forces, such as Xerox, IBM and Coldwell Banker, also use wireless technology to enhance their customer service. All agree that cellular service has made for satisfied customers.