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Discovering the U.S.
Communication and Media
Telephone
Landlines are still used in many homes in the U.S., and the telephone jack and electrical current
will most likely be pre-installed in your home. Adapters for different phones can be found easily.
The international telephone country code for the U.S. is +1.
Mobile
Most mobile phone providers require that a U.S. Social Security Number be established prior to
obtaining a contract for service. While a contract may be possible, you may have to pay an
expensive deposit before establishing service. To avoid this, it is recommended that you
purchase a pre-paid or pay-as-you-go phone until credit is built.
Several mobile phone providers offer prepaid plans, which allows mobile phone service without
a contractual agreement. Most prepaid plans offer international long distance plans. This type of
service requires the user to purchase additional minutes on an as-needed basis. Below are a
few of the major mobile companies in the U.S., including:
Verizon Wireless –
www.verizonwireless.com
AT&T –
www.wireless.att.com
Sprint
– www.sprint.com
T-Mobile
– www.t-mobile.comTelevision
Cable television service provides more available channels to watch as well as better visual and
sound quality. The selection of cable television providers available in your area will vary
depending on the city, township, or
even the apartment complex in
which you live. To have cable
installed in your home, it is likely that
the provider may need to come into
your home to coordinate initial setup.
Either the service technician or your
consultant can provide you with
information that explains the types of
programming available as well as a
channel directory.