| Bluetooth technology has changed how cell phone | | | | What providers offer Bluetooth services on their |
| users communicate. Those distinctive ear pieces | | | | phones? |
| are not just an accessory. It allows cellular users | | | | A cell phone provider is not the one that ensures |
| to talk using a hands-free device. But there is | | | | that the phone has Bluetooth capabilities. It is not |
| probably more to it than you might realize. | | | | an added feature like a data plan or text |
| For example: did you know that at one time it | | | | messaging. Its technology comes from the actual |
| was considered for wireless Internet instead of | | | | device itself. If you want to be able to use a |
| Wi-Fi? Many states are considering passing laws | | | | hands-free device you must check the features |
| requiring all cell phone users to use hands-free | | | | on each individual phone model. |
| devices while driving so to reduce the amount of | | | | Can Bluetooth be used for anything besides |
| distractions from trying to drive and talk at the | | | | making or receiving phone calls? |
| same time. Do you have more questions | | | | Its technology has many different uses. You can |
| regarding Bluetooth services? In this article we will | | | | send ring tones to another phone, or you can |
| address some of the basic questions and | | | | send any type of information. The technology is |
| concerns regarding Bluetooth Technology. | | | | very similar to that of wireless internet service. |
| How does it work? | | | | Are some cars built with Bluetooth technology |
| Bluetooth technology works in the same manner | | | | already installed? |
| as your laptop does when you are utilizing | | | | Automotive manufacturers have long been |
| wireless internet. A signal is transmitted and then | | | | working with it in order to offer the feature of |
| received by the other device. The signal is sent in | | | | having a car with a built in Bluetooth system. The |
| packets of information. | | | | first cars rolled off the market in the United |
| The signal is recognized by what is termed | | | | States in 2004. In Europe the technology in cars |
| "protocols." Most devices utilize at least one set of | | | | has become far more popular. |
| standard protocols to allow other devices, not of | | | | The convenience of having it built into the car and |
| the same manufacturer, to communicate. There | | | | having it able to sync up with your cell phone has |
| are some however that do not use the same | | | | proved tremendously valuable. As the technology |
| protocols so there can be problems when the | | | | becomes more integrated, the ease of use will |
| device tries to communicate. | | | | increase. |