Glossary of Terms
DTMF Tones
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to
communicate with computerized phone
systems, voice mailboxes etc.
GSM
Global System for Mobile Communications.
The name given to the advanced digital
technology that your phone uses.
Home country
The country where your home network
operates.
Home network
The GSM network on which your subscription
details are held.
Network
Operator
The organization responsible for operating a
GSM network.
Password
Used for the control of the Call Bar. Supplied
by your Service Provider.
PIN
Personal Identification Number used for SIM
security. Supplied by your Service Provider. If
the PIN is entered incorrectly 3 times, the PIN
will be blocked.
PIN2
Personal Identification Number used for the
control of Fixed Dial Store and Call Charge
metering. Supplied by your Service Provider.
If the PIN2 is entered incorrectly 3 times, the
PIN2 will be blocked.
PUK/ PUK2
PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock
the PIN/PIN2. Supplied by your Service
Provider. If the PUK/PUK2 is entered
incorrectly 10 times, the PUK/PUK2 will be
blocked.
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Glossary of Terms