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PIN2
PIN2 is a security code that you can obtain
by calling O2 Customer Service.
IMEI
IMEI stands for International Mobile
Equipment Identifier and is an
identification system that can recognise
every mobile by a specific number. If a
mobile is stolen, the IMEI system is
capable of blocking it on all network
operators that support the system.
WAP
Wireless Application Protocol or WAP is a
standard developed for mobile phones. It
was designed to give quicker access to
mobile content than existing web
protocols. Using WAP will open services to
you such as O
2
Active which offers a wide
variety of mobile services and
entertainment.
GPRS
General Packet Radio System is a service
that transmits data to and from your
phone. Charges are based on the amount
of transferred data rather than on airtime.
CSD
A wireless service protocol used for WAP.
CSD stands for a Circuit Switched Data.
This allows you continuous WAP
connection. You pay for the time spent
connected rather than the amount of data.
URL
Uniform Resource Locator or URL is an
address system used on the Internet. All
WAP homepages have a unique address,
allowing browsers to distinguish one from
the other. A WAP URL always starts with
the text string: http://wap followed by the
address.
APN
APN stands for Access Point Name.
ISP
ISP stands for Internet Service Provider.
* Pay & Go mobiles are not set up with a default PIN code.
3G
3G
*
provides video calling, browsing and
download speeds up to 7 times faster
than GPRS. The O
2
Ice is a 3G mobile.
What does 3G allow me to do?
3G customers will be able to access all
services, applications and content that we
currently offer, within a faster and richer
experience.
3G handsets will enjoy faster browsing
and downloads with a selection of unique
content, such as exclusive interactive
games, high speed film and music clips.
Roaming
Roaming allows you to move from one
base station to another or from one
network to another without affecting
the call.
Tri-band
Mobile phones operate in different
countries. A tri-band mobile can switch
between three frequencies e.g. 900 Mhz,
1800 Mhz and 1900 Mhz. The O
2
Ice is a
tri-band mobile.
SIM card
A SIM is the little gold-plated plastic card
that you get from O2 and which holds the
unique data the network needs to identify
your mobile.
PIN
*
and what is PUK
Access to use a mobile is most often
protected by a code known as ‘PIN’ –
Personal Identification Number. If you
forget your code, or by mistake enter a
faulty code three times in a row, the SIM
card will lock. To unlock, you must enter
the Personal Unblocking Key or ‘PUK’
code which you can get from
O
2
Customer Service.
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In plain English
* 3G is subject to 3G coverage.
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