
URL
Uniform Resource Locator or URL is an address system
used on the Internet. All WAP homepages have a unique
address, allowing browsers to distinguish one from the other.
A WAP URL always starts with the text string: http://wap
followed by the address.
APN
APN stands for Access Point Name.
ISP
ISP stands for Internet Service Provider.
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WAP
Wireless Application Protocol or WAP allows you to access
information and entertainment services, such as O
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your phone.
GPRS
General Packet Radio System is a service that transmits data to
and from your phone. Charges are based on the amount of
transferred data rather than on airtime.
CSD
A wireless service protocol used for WAP. CSD stands for
Circuit Switched Data. This allows you continuous WAP
connection. You pay for the time spent connected rather than
the amount of data.
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