R.I.P. Analog Cell Networks
by Tyler Knott Gregson | February 18th, 2008How about we start today with a moment of silence…………….Ok, we’re back. That brief pause was for our dear friend, the Analog Cell Network. Think of this post as an obituary of sorts, as the service is officially off as of today.
That’s right, the FCC, according to articles, “will allow wireless network operators to shut down their old analog networks. These networks, built in the 1980s and called Advanced Mobile Phone Systems (AMPS) were some of the first used in the U.S. Network operators can also turn off their first-generation TDMA digital networks.” Sad? No. Not really. Looks like Verizon Wireless and AT&T are both scheduled do hit the big “Abort” switch today, and others will most likely follow suit in and around today. Will your service be compromised, you might be asking? Truthfully, not likely.
The number of services still using these as broad methods of providing connections is low enough that most wireless customers won’t even notice at all. So, as we move further and further into this digital world, tip your cap, and say farewell to our analog forefathers. Adieu kind sir.
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