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Glossary of Terms

APN	Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or the required service.
CHAP	Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A security feature in the GPRS network.
Copy	Copies selected text from a short text message without removing it from the original message.
CSD	Circuit Switched Data. A communication method used to transmit data over telephone connections.
Cut	Permanently removes selected text from a short text message.
DTMF Tones	Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to communicate with computerised phone systems, voice
	mailboxes, etc.
GPRS	General Packet Radio Service. A GSM transmission technique that transmits and receives data in
	packets rather than setting up a continuous channel. It makes very efficient use of available radio
	spectrum and users pay only for volume of data sent and received.
GSM	Global System for Mobile communications. The name given to the advanced digital technology that your
	phone uses.
MMS	Multimedia Messaging Service. An advanced mail system used for cellular phones. This service allows
	sending/receiving text messages and attaching pictures, animation and sound to the same.
Network Operator	The organization responsible for operating a GSM network.
PAP	Password Authentication Protocol. A security feature in the GPRS network.
Password	Used for the control of GPRS/CSD settings in Data connections and the control of Call Barring. Supplied
	by Vodafone.
PIN	Personal Identification Number used for SIM security. Supplied by Vodafone. If the PIN is entered
	incorrectly 3 times, the PIN will be blocked.