topic Re: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE in Electronics

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE

goldensrbest — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:08:49 GMT

Of a say a moto cell phone say from from consumer cellular, tracfone, same model and type,and any other network provider?

Re: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE

SilleeMee — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:33:52 GMT

There are approx 40 cell phone companies operating in the US. The difference between them is choice of phone brand and choice of plans.

Choosing which one is right for you basically depends on how much data you need and where you will be using your phone (coverage).

Re: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE

Drythe — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 02:40:52 GMT

@goldensrbest

Different companies may have better coverage in your area, depending on the number of towers, and their locations. Some companies share towers so the coverage is the same.

My area is not so populated, and it does make a difference in which company we choose.

Re: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE

gardenman — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:33:36 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Of a say a moto cell phone say from from consumer cellular, tracfone, same model and type,and any other network provider?

There can be small differences in the amount of RAM and storage, but by and large the phones are nearly identical. The Moto G7 Optimo Maxx is the same as the Moto G7 Power. They both come in a version with 3gb of RAM and a 32gb harddrive. The G7 Power is also sold in a 4gb and 64 gb harddrive version but at least so far, the Optimo Maxx isn't available in that configuration.

Re: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE

SilleeMee — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:52:01 GMT

@goldensrbest

I found a website where they compare cell phone carriers and the phones themselves. This site gives a lot of info by state, too, so you can look at just what is offered in your area.

whistleout dot com

ETA- Imo, any which way you look at it (cell phones), it's all complicated...lol!

Re: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE

Nuttmeg — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 22:35:20 GMT

@goldensrbest

I found a review for Consumer Cellular "7 things to know before you buy".

You may want to buy an unlocked Moto G power phone from Best Buy or Motorola.com. An unlocked GSM CDMA phone such works on all networks with a Sim card. You maybe able to buy a Sim card at Target.