3.2Glossary of Terms
2G or GSM Second Generation wireless communication system.
3G Third Generation wireless communication system. 3G offers video services and high speed
APN Access Point Name. This is the gateway to Internet Services Avatar is a small
Bluetooth is a wireless standard to allow devices to connect and share information without using any cables
HSDPA High Speed Digital Packet Access. Wireless data rates up to 14.4Mbps
MMS Multimedia Message Service. Send videos, pictures, audio files and text to phones and
Next G Also called 3.5G. Next G offers enhanced data rates and features using HSDPA technology
Pairing Mode is a Bluetooth facility to connect two devices together Roaming Use of your phone overseas.
(U)SIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module provided by Telstra. Can be used to copy Contacts between handsets.
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
Video Call Allows users to communicate by video instead of normal voice calling. Only available on 3G.
Voice/Video Mail An answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are not available.
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