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3G
Third Generation Mobile Phones
The big brother of GPRS. Makes it possible to surf web, email, download and listen to music, video streaming, advanced picture messaging.
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Analog
Simply, voice only system
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Bluetooth
Replaces wires and infra-red connection with low-cost, short-range radio connections. Devices can 'talk' to one another and exchange information over an invisible connectivity. Establishes an automated, dedicated connection, enabling secure and confidential exchange of data.
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EMS
Enhanced Messaging Service. Viewed as stepping stone between these two, but many vendors scorn it and are planning to leapfrog straight to MMS.
OR
Electronics Manufacturing Service
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GPRS
General Packet Radio System.
More sophisticated version of GSM. Transmits data at high speeds. Photo messaging. It is constantly connected. In a GPRS network the data is broken down into packets, transmitted and then reassembled at the receiver. It makes web browsing possible. Supports large data files and lim
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GSM
Global System for Mobile Communications.
Transmits data, such as text messages and voice activated phonebooks. Simple data storage and transmission system. Simple data, not content-rich or multimedia.
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HSCSD
High Speed Circuit Switched Data (Orange)
Evolved from GSM. Higher speed of transfer. It means that one call occupies the line for the duration of the call.
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Java
Platform designed specifically for small devices.
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MET
Mobile Electronic Transactions. Secure and easy to use platform for e-business monetary transactions over mobile phones.Can pay bills with your mobile rather than credit
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MMS
Multimedia Messaging Service ie. Photos
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ODM
Original Design Manufacturer
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PDA
Personal Digital Assistant
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SMS
Short Messaging Service ie. Text
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Symbian
Platform designed specifically for small devices.
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UMTS
Universal mobile Telecommunications System. Tomorrow's vision for communication. Standardisation of various networks worldwide that at the moment have slight differences?
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WAP
Wireless Application Protocol
Internet access on handsets. Not suitable for surfing the web as takes into account the relatively narrow bandwidth of cellular networks and the small display and limited keyboard of mobile phones. Thus, it is mainly used to access specific content in the form of question and answer. Puts the internet in your pocket. WAP constantly being developed to allow the consumer to access a richer array of content.
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WCDMA
Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
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WDA
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W-Lan
Wireless Local Area Network (connected to Bluetooth)
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XDA
O2s version of PDA
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