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Wireless technology changing the way Mississippi works.

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No doubt about it. Cell phones have changed the lifestyles of Americans. In addition to it being more common than not these days for people to have a cell phone, cell phones and other wireless technology have changed the way business is conducted today.

Wireless technology allows business people to have a "virtual office" wherever they are, said Sue Sperry, spokesperson for AT&T Mississippi.

"Obviously, BlackBerries are a huge trend that are almost commonplace now," Sperry says. "If you have a business, especially a sales-oriented business, having that link up to your network makes for a fluid communications experience. You can get your e-mails, and access your network. Mobility is extremely important."

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Business is increasingly buying into more wireless technology, as well as VoIP--voice-over-Internet protocol.

"Even though you are using the Internet-based line or signal, you can talk to people with standard voice," Sperry said. "Residents are interested in VoIP, but small businesses especially are moving towards this...

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