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Local network
PIN
PIN2
Public Names
PUK
PUK2
OBEX
Roaming
URL
WAP
The network where you are making a call. This may be your home
network or another GSM network.
Personal Identification Number - An optional code used for all
GSM-based phones to establish a personal authentication access to
the phone menu. The PIN code is commonly given with your
subscription and is the secret code of the SIM card.
Another authorisation code which is used only for special services.
Function that allows you to restrict dialling to selected numbers.
Personnal Unblocking Code - Used to unlock a blocked SIM card by
entering a wrong PIN code 3 times. This is not commonly delivered
with your subscription and several operators may apply a severe cost
on this type of service.
Used to unlock a blocked SIM card by entering a wrong PIN2 code 3
times.
OBject EXchange protocol - Communication protocol allowing
external devices such as PDAs and mobile phones to exchange name
or event records. When installed on a printer, allows to print a
record send directly from the mobile to the printer via Bluetooth.
Traveling outside a wireless carrier's or subscriber's local or home
coverage area. There is usually an additional charge for roaming.
Uniform Resource Locator - URLs are the Internet equivalent of
addresses. Like other types of addresses, they move from the general
to the specific (from zip code to recipient, so to speak), e.g.,
http://www.pcc.philips.com/mobilephones/index.html
http:/ (protocol)
/www.pcc.philips.com (server address or domain)
/mobilephones/ (directory in which the file index.html resides).
Wireless Application Protocol - Organised and regulated by the
WAP forum, WAP gives the opportunity to GSM network operator
to run specific applications on a wireless network in using the
Internet technology adapted to wireless phones.
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