What is the difference between a cordless phone, a cellular phone, and a car phone?
Cordless Phones A cordless phone refers to a device whose range of use operates in a relatively small area, (such as within a house). In fact, when you purchase a cordless phone, you receive both the handset or mobile, and a base that connects directly to the phone line in your house. The base communicates with the mobile to ensure that phone calls are handled properly. As a result, the user can only stay within a relatively short distance of the base. Cellular Phones/Car Phones Cellular phones and car phones refer to the same device, and permit wireless operation over large distances. Cellular phones, like cordless phones, require that the mobile be able to communicate with a base. However, a cellular phone user does not need to be aware of the base location, which may be located miles away. The user can travel over large distances. In fact, modern cellular systems permit the user to travel from an area covered by one base to an area covered by another base. The user’s call is automat
