Samsung GH68-06534A manual EMS Enhanced Message Service, Gprs General Packet Radio Service

Glossary

EMS (Enhanced Message Service)

Network service sending and receiving messages that include images, sounds and animations to and from another user without having to speak to the correspondent.

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)

New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network. GPRS guaranties continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users. It is based on the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) circuit-switched cellular phone connections and the Short Message Service (SMS).

GSM (Global System for Mobile communication)

International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world.

IrDA (Infrared Data Association)

A standard defined by the IrDA consortium. It specifies a way to wirelessly transfer data via infrared radiation. The IrDA specifications include standards for both the physical devices and the protocols they use to communicate with each other.

MMS (Multimedia Message Service)

A message service for the mobile environment, standardized by the WAP Forum and the 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP). For phone

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