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EMS (Enhanced Message Service)
An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows
you to send and receive ring tones and service provider’s
logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from
EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it
can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does. EMS
works on all Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)
networks. EMS senders can use text, melodies, pictures,
sounds, and animations to enhance the expressive power of
messages that are limited by the display constraints of mobile
devices.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
New non-voice value-added service that allows information to
be sent and received across a mobile telephone network.
GPRS provides continuous connection to the Internet for
mobile phone and computer users. It is based on the Global
System for Mobile Communication (GSM) circuit-switched
cellular phone connections and the Short Message Service
(SMS).
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
International standard for cellular communication,
guaranteeing compatibility between the various network
operators. GSM covers most European countries and many
other parts of the world.
Java
Programming language generating applications that can run
on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large,
without modification. It has been promoted for and geared
heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets.
When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a
Java applet. When it is run on a mobile phone or pager, it is
called a MIDlet.
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MMS (Multimedia Message Service)
A message service for the mobile environment, standardized
by the WAP Forum and the 3rd Generation Partnership
Program (3GPP). For phone users, MMS is similar to Short
Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate
delivery of user-created content from phone to phone. The
message addressing used is primarily phone numbers, thus
the traffic goes from phone to phone. MMS also provides
support for e-mail addressing, so that messages can be sent
by e-mail. In addition to the text content of SMS, MMS
messages can contain still images, voice or audio clips, and
also video clips and presentation information.
Multi-party Calling
Ability to establish a conference call involving up to five
additional parties.
Phone Password
Security code used to unlock the phone when you have
selected the option to lock it automatically each time it
switches on.
PIN (Personal Identification Number)
Security code that protects the phone against unauthorized
use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM
card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be
changed, as required.
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