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3.2
Glossary of Terms
2G or GSM
Second Generation wireless communication system.
3G
Third Generation wireless communication system. 3G offers video services and high
speed packet-data service.
APN
Access Point Number. This is the gateway to Internet Services
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Bluetooth
is a wireless standard to allow devices to connect and share information without
using any cables
HSDPA
High Speed Digital Packet Access. Wireless data rates up to 14.4Mbps
MMS
Multimedia Message Service. Send videos, pictures, audio files and text to phones
and e-mail addresses.
Next G
Also called 3.5G. Next G offers enhanced data rates and features using HSDPA
technology
Pairing Mode
is a Bluetooth facility to connect two devices together
Roaming
Use of your phone overseas.
USIM
Universal Subscriber Identity Module provided by Telstra. Can be used to copy
Contacts between handsets.
UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications Standard
Video Call
Allows users to communicate by video instead of normal voice calling. Only
available on 3G.
Voice/Video Mail
An answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are
not available.