User's Manual Part 2

Glossary of Terms 103
Glossary of Terms
Roaming The ability to use your phone on networks other than your Home network.
Service Provider The organization responsible for providing access to the GSM/GPRS network.
SIM
Subscriber Identity Module. A small smart-card which stores unique subscriber and user-entered information such as
Phonebook and Short Messages. Supplied by your service provider.
SMS
Short Message Service. A basic mail system used for cellular phones. This service allows sending / receiving short text
messages.
WAP
Wireless Application Protocol. The communication standard which enables you to download resources from the
Internet to your phone.
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