Annex Glossary
2G
Second Generation wireless communication
system. 2G system supports low quality voice
and low-rate packet-data service. 2G refers to
GSM in European countries, and CDMA in
America.
3G
Third Generation wireless communication
system. 3G is the next generation wireless
communication system that offers real-time video
streaming services and high-rate packet-data
service. 3G is also known as UMTS (Universal
Mobile Telephony System).
Access point
Access point refers to a point through which
users can connect to the network so that the
users can use the network services.
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MMS (Multimedia Message Service)
A message service for the handset environment,
that allows videos, pictures, audio files and text
to be sent between phones and dependent on
network provider support, to email addresses
Roaming
Use of your phone when you are outside your
home area, when traveling for example.
USIM
Universal Subscriber Identity Module. Your USIM
is provided by network operator. It carries the
authentication and service grade data for the
network operator as well as user-specific data
such as Contacts and SMS.