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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 Name. 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.
(U)SIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module provided by Telstra. Can be used to copy
Contacts between handsets.
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
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.
