[PLUG-TALK] Cell Phone Battery Life

[alan]

On Thu, 15 Nov 2007, Richard C. Steffens wrote:

> alan wrote:
>> On Thu, 15 Nov 2007, Richard C. Steffens wrote:
>>> I've had two experiences lately that raise a question. Does the phone
>>> vary the power of its transmitter depending on the proximity to a cell
>>> tower?
>
>> Might be what frequency is used.  If they are old analog towers I would
>> assume they would suck up more juice.
>
> I suppose. My service is with Verizon. I don't know what there system is
> like out there in Mulino.

One of the problems with cell phones is it is hard to tell just what 
frequency and network you are using at any given moment.  Even worse is 
when you have a phone that "calls home" to check for e-mail and other 
information in the background without your knowledge.  Makes for some high 
phone bills when you go into "roaming".  (Even worse if you go 
outside the country.  Most of the phone companies will soak you for that.) 
That kind of activity is why i will not get an iPhone.

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