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3G
Third generation of mobile communications, allowing high speed internet access, video/audio streming, downloads and video calling. Only certain types of phones are currently available with 3G services.
APN
Access Point Name - A gateway to GPRS mobile data services
BES
Blackberry Enterprise Solution - Pushes your corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange etc.) to your Blackberry handheld device.
BIS
Blackberry Internet Service - Pushes your internet hosted e-mails (Yahoo etc.) to your Blackberry handheld device.
Blackberry
Complete wireless solution for always connected* e-mail - the network 'pushes' to your device, you don't have to dial up to get at it.
Bluetooth
Wireless technology that allows the transfer of data between compatible devices.
Bytes
Measurement unit for storage capacity.
Data Card
Provides access to e-mail the internet and internal systems when slotted into your laptop.
Data Connectivity
Refers to howyou can connect devices to each other, either wirelessly or by cable.
Download
Download id data being transferred, whether it be receiving e-mails or viewing websites.
GPRS
Allows fast connection to mobile internet with the ability to download games, sounds and pictures.
Hands-Free
The ability to use your phone without holding the mobile device.
IMAP
Instanst Message Access Protocol - Alternative to POP3.
IMEI
International Mobile Equipment Identifier is a 15 digit number, it is unique to your mobile phone and can be found on the back of the phone.
Infrared
nables you to wirelessly connect to mobile phones, computers and other devices however, the devices must be very close to each other.
ISP
Internet service provider eg. Wanadoo/AOL
Kilobytes
A Kilobytes is 1024 Bytes of data.
LAN
Local Area Network - Office PC's connected together o a small network with printers, faxes etc.
Megabyte
A Megabyte is 1024 Kilobytes of data.
Memory
A place on your phone used to store information such as phone numbers, text messages and pictures (measured in Bytes).
MMS
Multimedia Messaging Service means you can send pictures and videos to other MMS devices.
MP3
Is the type of music player a mobile phone has (handset dependent).
PAC
If you would like to bring your existing number with you need to get your Port Authorisation Code (PAC). You need to contact your existing service provider to get it. (PAC codes are generally valid for 30 days).
PDA
Personal Digital Assistant enables you to access calendat information, read e-mails and access the internet.
PIN
Personal Identification Number enables you to prevent other people making calls on yor phone. Check your phone user guide on how to set up a security PIN.
POP3
Post Office Protocal 3. Used to receive e-mails sent over the internet.
Push E-mail
Use technology to send e-mail messages directly to your mobile without you having to dial up to receive them.
Roaming
Enables you to make and receive calls on the same mobile phone when travelling outside of the UK's network.
SIM
Subscriber Identity Module is a tiny card containing your telephone number, your PIN and other information such as your phone book. A SIM card be moved from phone to phone as it contains all the key information required to activate your phone.
Smartphone
A combination of a Mobile Phone and a Personal Digital Assistant.
SMS
Short Message Service or text message enables you to send short messages (160 characters) to friends and colleagues.
Standby Time
The length of time a fully charged phone can be turned on and ready to make and receive calls. (Usually stated in hours) **
Surfing
A common term for viewing more than one webpage on the internet.
Talk Time
The length of time you can talk on your phone before it needs to be charged again. (Usually stated in minutes) **
Tri Band
Enables your mobile phone to make and receive calls in more countries (on three different frquencies, 900Mhz, 1800 Mhz and the 'American GSM', or PCS 1900Mhz).
WAP
Wireless Application Protocol enables you to see specially tailored internet content to be viewed on the screen of your mobile or xda.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network allows you to wirelessly connect to your e-mail and internet at speeds of up to 11,00 MB.
VPN
Virtual Private Network - A secure connection across the internet.
* Subject to network coverage.
** Manufacturers published figures. Actual times vary depending on SIM card, network, usage patterns and environment.
