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Glossary
A device for a laptop or PC used to open a data connection over the
mobile phone network.
Refers to the frequency bands supported by the USB Stick for GPRS
and SMS (Short Message Service) in different world regions; UMTS
has a single band worldwide. Most commonly, dual-band refers to the
two bands used in most European networks (900 MHz/1800 MHz); tri-
band adds support for networks in North America (1900 MHz); while
quad-band adds further support for networks operating in the 850
MHz band (principally Latin America).
An enhancement to GPRS networks offering higher speeds, although
not as fast as those provided by 3G/UMTS.
A high-speed mobile data standard. Used mostly in the USA, it is
currently not part of the standard Vodafone Mobile Connect software.
Standard for transmitting data over mobile telecommunications
(GSM) networks. It generally provides wide coverage and moderate
data speeds. (General Packet Radio System).
A widely used standard for mobile telecommunications (Global System
for Mobile communications). According to the GSM Association, GSM
technology is supported by over 700 operators in 218 countries and
territories.
Often referred to as the 3rd Generation of GSM technologies, UMTS
(Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) provides higher data
speeds.
High-Speed Packet Access. An evolution of 3G/UMTS to provide faster
download and upload data speeds.
Connecting via networks other than your own operator’s network. This
typically occurs when you are abroad, but is also possible in your own
country.
The “Subscriber Identity Module” is the small, postage-stamp-sized
chip that you will have received together with SmarTone-Vodafone
Mobile Broadband pack. The SIM has gold contacts on one side.
USB Stick
Dual-band
Tri-band
Quad-band
EDGE
EV-DO
GPRS
GSM
3G/UMTS
HSPA
Roaming
SIM
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HONG KONG KOWLOON
銅鑼灣站E出口
Causeway Bay Stn.
Exit E
銅鑼灣站E出口
Causeway Bay Stn.
Exit E
恆隆中心
Hang Lung Centre
記利佐治街
Great George St.
記利佐治街 Great George St.
恆隆中心
Hang Lung Centre
怡和街 Yee Wo St.
客戶中心
Customer Centre
崇光百貨
Sogo
崇光百貨
Sogo
家樂坊
Gala Place
家樂坊
Gala Place
彌敦道 Nathan Rd.
登打士街 Dundas St
西洋菜南街 Sai Yeung Choi St S
客戶中心
Customer Centre
柏裕商業中心
Park-in
Commercial Centre
柏裕商業中心
Park-in
Commercial Centre
Address
Suite 1705-9, 17/F Hang Lung Centre,
2-20 Paterson Street, Causeway Bay
Opening Hours
10:00am-9:00pm, Monday - Saturday
11:00am-9:00pm, Sunday and public holidays
Address
Unit 1701-5, 17/F, Park-in Commercial Centre,
56 Dundas Street, Mongkok
Opening Hours
10:00am-9:00pm, Monday - Saturday
11:00am-9:00pm, Sunday and public holidays
Service Warranty
The Vodafone Mobile Broadband USB Stick comes with a 24-month
warranty. For any repairs, please bring along your Vodafone Mobile
Broadband USB Stick and the sales agreement to our customer
centre.
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