In telephony, a generic term for all wireless phones, regardless of the technology they use; the term derives from cellular base stations that receive and transmit calls. Both cellular and PCS phones use cellular technology. [After the FCC] Note: The strategically placed rf base stations have limited, usually overlapping coverage areas (cells) that [..]

This term, often used for all wireless phones regardless of the technology they use, derives from cellular base stations that receive and transmit calls. Both cellular and PCS phones use cellular tech [..]