Glossary of Terms
DTMFTones DualTone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to
communicatewith computerized phone systems,
voicemailboxes etc.
GSM GlobalSystem for Mobile communications. The
namegiven to the advanced digital technology
thatyour phone uses.
HomeCountry Thecountry where your home network operates.
HomeNetwork TheGSM network on which your subscription
detailsare held.
NetworkOperator Theorganization responsible for operating a
GSMnetwork
Password Usedfor the control of the Call Bar. Supplied by
yourService Provider.
PIN PersonalIdentification Number used for SIM
security.Supplied by your Service Provider. If
thePIN is entered incorrectly 3 times, the PIN is
blocked.
PIN2 PersonalIdentification Number used for the
controlof Fixed Dial Store, Call Charge metering
andBarred Dialing . Supplied by your Service
Provider.If the PIN2 is entered incorrectly 3
times,the PIN2 is blocked.
PUK/PUK2 PIN/PIN2Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the
PIN/PIN2.Supplied by your Service Provider. If
thePUK/PUK2 is entered incorrectly 10 times,
thePUK/PUK2 is blocked.
Registration Theact of locking on to a GSM network. This is
usuallyperformed automatically by your phone.
Roaming Theability to use your phone on networks other
thanyour Home Network.
ServiceProvider Theorganization responsible for providing
accessto the GSM Network.
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Glossaryof Terms