Ameritech Cellular Plan Options

This cartoon style illustration was done for Ameritech Mobile Communications during the 1980′s. It was used in printed brochures that explained the various options and plans available back then for “cellular” communications. The target audience was business and commercial use. Notice how big the cell phones were back then and the clunky design compared to today. Even the one guys glasses are an “80′s” giveaway! It’s pretty funny how things change and even a cartoon can look outdated!

2 men viewing options

Cartoon illustration of 2 men viewing cellular plan options

Ameritech Paging Services Coverage Map

Ameritech Mobile and Ameritech Paging were major wireless carriers headquartered in Chicago during the 1980′s as the cellular-mobile-paging market was in its infancy. These firms were an outgrowth and result of the old Bell Telco system before deregulation. Randal did a lot of illustration work for Ameritech Mobile and Ameritech Paging during the 1980′s and 1990′s including coverage maps like the one displayed here. These maps would be reprinted in brochures and flyers, as well as printed on larger display boards for display in retail locations.

Ameritech Mobile - Paging Coverage Map

Ameritech Paging Services - Great Lakes Area Coverage Map