Wireless 101

Wireless Quick Facts
All the things you want to know about wireless but were afraid to ask! This section contains a snapshot of all the latest facts and figures about the wireless industry. 

Wireless Glossary of Terms
We know the terms used within the wireless industry can at times be confusing. To help you better understand this ever changing & acronym-loving industry, we have compiled a comprehensive list of industry terms with easy to understand definitions. 

How Wireless Works
A wireless device is simply a radio. If you have ever wondered how you are able to talk to someone while walking down the street or how you can send & receive your email from your wireless device, this section explains how the wonder of wireless actually works.

CTIA Semi-Annual Wireless Industry Survey
This survey develops industry-wide information drawn from operational member & non-member wireless service providers. The information solicited includes: direct employment, number of cell sites, total service revenues, average local monthly bill, number of wireless subscribers & multiple other metrics.


Yes! You can recycle your wireless device. All wireless phones and their accessories are recyclable. CTIA and its member companies have established Wireless…The New Recyclable™, a national voluntary recycling program for wireless devices and accessories.

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