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e-GSM Extended GSM, e-GSM, are new frequncies speciÞied by the Euro-
pean Radio communications Committee (ERC) for GSM use when
additional spectrum is needed (Network dependent). It allows opera-
tors to transmit and receive just outside GSMÕs core 900 frequency
band. This extension gives increased network capability, which favours
both the user and the operators.
EFR Enhanced Full Rate, speech coding.
FIR Fast Infrared.
Fax Class Standards for fax transmission are set as classes. Class I and II allow
data transfer speeds of between 2400 up to 9600 bps.
FR Full Rate, speech coding.
Gateway A WAP Gateway typically includes the following functionality:
: A Protocol Gateway Ð the protocol gateway translates requests from
the WAP protocol stack to the WWW protocol stack (HTTP and TCP/
IP).
: Content Encoders and Decoders Ð the content encoders translate Web
content into compact encoded formats to reduce the size and number of
packets traveling over the wireless data network.
GIF Graphics Interchange Format.
GSM 900 GSM is the worldÕs most widely-used digital network, now operating
in over 100 countries around the world, particularly in Europe and
Asia-PaciÞc. The Global System for Mobile Communications is the
most-widely used digital mobile phone system. The GSM systems
family also includes GSM 1800 and GSM 1900. There are different
phases of roll-out for the GSM system and GSM phones are either
phase 1 or phase 2 compliant.
GSM 1800 Also known as DCS 1800 or PCN, is a digital network working on a
frequency of 1800 MHz. It is used in Europe and Asia-PaciÞc.
HDML Handheld Device Markup Language.
HDTP Handheld Device Transport Protocol.
HR Half Rate, speech coding.
HTML HyperText Markup Language.
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
Image WBMP or GIF image contained in a Card.
IrMC Infrared Mobile Communications standard.
IrDA Infrared Data Association.
ISP Internet Service Provider.
ITTP Intelligent Terminal Transfer Protocol.
ME Mobile Equipment.
Micro browser Accesses and displays the Internet contents in your mobile phone, just
as an ordinary browser does in your computer. The micro browser uses
small Þle sizes and the bandwidth of the wireless-handheld network.
OTA Over-the Air ConÞguration. To provide settings for the phone by way
of sending a message, SMS, over the network to the phone. This redu-
ces the need for the user to conÞgure the phone manually.
PDA Personal Digital Assistant.
Phone Book A memory in your mobile phone or SIM card where phone numbers
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