Transmission of data over the cellular telephone network

Ameritech Mobile Communications, Inc. introduced Cellular Data to it´s five state region in September of 1985. The past year and a half has brought to light some of the pitfalls associated with this service as well as some new and exciting uses. It has been a time of learning, of educating and trialing for customers of Ameritech Mobile and employees. It is the purpose of this paper to relate the problems encountered, the solutions presently available and their viability. Marketing considerations will be touched upon as well as what technologies yet need to be developed.