Mobile Phone Glossary
by: Paul Smith
3G
The third generation of mobile networks, with video calling, web browsing and multimedia downloads of up to seven times faster than standard 2G networks.
Bluetooth
A specification for short-range wireless connectivity that allows users to make wire-free connections (via radio link) between a wide range of communications devices.
Dual-band
Phones that can switch between two different bands of frequencies. Most phones in the UK are now dual-band, capable of switching between GSM1800 and GSM900 frequencies. Useful for travellers allowing roaming on a greater number of networks across the world.
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service. Data communications upgrade for GSM networks, enabling a maximum data rate of up to 115kbps.
GSM
Global System for Mobile Communications. A digital cellular communications standard used throughout Europe, and elsewhere around the world.
Pre-pay/Pay-as-you-go
Service plans with no-contract and no line rental where you buy credit ?vouchers? in advance for calls. Each network has its own pre-pay service.
PUK
Your Personal Unblocking Key is an eight-digit number used to unblock your phone if you enter your PIN number incorrectly three times.
Roaming
The ability to use your phone abroad, this varies according to your service provider and their agreements with overseas networks.
Service Plan
A contract selected by subscribers when they purchase a pay monthly mobile phone, it usually consists of a base rate for network access and a per-minute rate for any calls made.
SIM
The Subscriber Identity Module is the smart card used in digital phones containing the user?s identity for accessing the network and receiving calls. It can also store personal information, such as a phone directory and received SMS messages.
SMS
Short Message Service allowing messages of up to 160 characters to be sent between phones on any network.
WAP
Wireless Application Protocol. An agreed standard which enables compatible mobile phones to access Internet-type services such as news, travel, entertainment, finance and sport.
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About The Author
Paul Smith is a mobile phone expert for www.mad4mobilephones.com - a UK mobile phone shop.
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The internet can be a great place to buy your next cell phone.
How many times have you been in the mall and were harassed by some pushy wireless telephone dealer?
The internet store is a sharp contrast to this type of environment.
On the internet, you can take your time, research a particular phone, and search for the best deals.
In addition to this, internet dealers generally have better cell phone deals than their brick and mortar competitors.
But how do you take advantage of these better deals?
In 2004, the government approved number portability.
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Just recently launched by Motorola is the new RAZR V3 black model. If your into looks and want to show off this is the phone for you, yet suprisingly for its pricetag and its looks - it lacks brains. If you are like most people and use your phone for making phone calls and text messages and basic scheduling then this is the phone for you. However if your looking for a system capable of pleasing the most detail and task oriented person, this phone definitely falls short.
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