They pick up background noise, and don't provide any of the add-ons like text messaging, email, fax etc. You can still have standard features like voice mail, but won't see any text on the screen. The range is still very small and plans must include analog with digital. Cellular Phones Staying connected with the office and clients is essential in today's world, so purchasing a cell phone is a common route many businesses are taking. You must research the coverage of your area and choose a provider that has few 'dead zones'.
Dead zones occur when transmission signals are weak, or all together dead.
The signals are sent out from towers therefore, geography is a large factor when choosing a cell phone provider. Areas where the terrain is hilly and mountainous is a common dead or weak zone. Some of the providers do not include analog minutes in a digital plan and these can be charged at a premium over and above the digital minutes used. Your phone will automatically switch to analog if it needs to, and you can get charged up to 20 cents a minute without knowing it. Being Overcharged Don't rely on your telecom business to provide you with the best rates for long distance and equipment.