Glossary
3G
3G stands for Third Generation. 3G connects you to the mobile data network and it’s faster
than a standard connection.
BT Openzone
BT Openzone run a Wi-Fi network. Our partnership with BT Openzone means you have
access to unlimited Wi-Fi at most of their UK Wi-Fi hotspots.
The Cloud
The Cloud is the name of a company that runs a Wi-Fi network in Europe. Our partnership
with The Cloud means you have access to unlimited Wi-Fi at all their UK Wi-Fi hotspots.
Data allowance
This is the amount of data you can download from the internet on the ø network.
It includes all file downloads, emails & browsing.
GPRS / EDGE
These services connect you to the mobile data network. They are older and slower than
3G and HSDPA/HSUPA.
HSDPA / HSUPA
These two services connect you to the mobile data network and give you the fastest
download/upload speeds.
Sim card
This is like the card in your mobile phone. It lets the USB Modem connect to the internet.
USB Modem
This is the ø Mobile Broadband ‘stick’ that plugs into your laptop. It’s often called a ‘dongle’.
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