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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 also be sent by e-mail.
In addition to the text content of SMS, MMS messages can
contain still images, voice or audio clips, and later also
video clips and presentation information.
Multiparty 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/SIM 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.
PUK (PIN Unblocking Key)
Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect
PIN has been entered three times in succession. The
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