Samsung SGH-X426ZSAAWS User Manual

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Glossary

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 provides 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.

Java

Programming language generating applications that can
run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or
large, without modification. It has been promoted for and
geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and
Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it
is called a Java applet. When it is run on a mobile phone
or pager, it is called a MIDlet.

Line Identification Services (Caller ID)

Services allowing subscribers to view or block the
telephone numbers of callers.

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