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Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
DTMF Tones
GSM
Network
Operator
Password
PIN
PIN2
PUK/PUK2
Registration
Roaming
Service
Provider
SIM
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Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to
communicate with computerized phone systems,
voice mailboxes etc.
Global System for Mobile Communications. The
name given to the advanced digital technology
that your phone uses.
The organization responsible for operating a
GSM network.
Used for the control of the Call Bar. Supplied by
your Service Provider.
Personal Identification Number used for SIM
security. Supplied by your Service Provider. If the
PIN is entered incorrectly 3 times, the PIN will be
blocked.
Personal Identification Number used for the
control of Fixed Dial Store and Call Charge
metering. Supplied by your Service Provider. If
the PIN2 is entered incorrectly 3 times, the PIN2
will be blocked.
PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the
PIN/PIN2. Supplied by your Service Provider. If
the PUK/PUK2 is entered incorrectly 10 times,
the PUK/PUK2 will be blocked.
The act of locking on to a GSM network. This is
usually performed automatically by your phone.
The ability to use your phone on networks other
than your Home network.
The organization responsible for providing access
to the GSM network.
Subscriber Identity Module. A small smart-card
which stores unique subscriber and user-entered
information such as Phonebook and Short
Messages. Supplied by your Service Provider.
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