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Glossary
Built-in
data card
Mobile data card built into notebook computer. Enables data
connections over the mobile phone network.
Data card/
USB stick
A device for a computer that is used to open a data connection
over the mobile phone network.
EDGE
An enhancement to GPRS networks offering higher speeds.
EV-DO
A high-speed mobile data standard used mostly in the USA.
Frequent travellers to the USA should contact their mobile
network operator about using special Vodafone Mobile Connect
data cards and software in the USA.
GPRS
Standard for transferring data over mobile phone (GSM)
networks. It generally provides wide coverage and moderate
data speeds. (General Packet Radio System).
GSM
A standard for mobile telecommunications (Global System for
Mobile communications), supported by over 680 operators in
210 countries and territories.
Roaming
Connecting via networks other than your own operator’s
network. This typically occurs when you are abroad, but is also
possible in your own country.
SIM
The ‘Subscriber Identity Module’ is the small, postage-stamp-
sized chip that you will have received together with your mobile
subscriber contract. The SIM has gold contacts on one side.
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