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Built-in
data card
Mobile data card built into notebook computer. Enables data
connections over the mobile phone network.
Data card/
USB stick
A device for a computer that is used to open a data
connection over the mobile phone network.
EDGE An enhancement to GPRS networks offering higher speeds,
although not as fast as those provided by 3G, or Mobile
Broadband.
EV-DO A high-speed mobile data standard used mostly in the USA.
Frequent travellers to the USA should contact their mobile
network operator about using special Vodafone Mobile
Connect data devices and software in the USA.
GPRS Standard for transferring data over mobile phone (GSM)
networks. It generally provides wide coverage and moderate
data speeds. (General Packet Radio System).
GSM A standard for mobile telecommunications (Global System
for Mobile communications), supported by over 680
operators in 210 countries and territories.
3G Often referred to as the 3rd Generation of GSM technologies,
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
provides higher data speeds.
Mobile Broadband
(HSPA)
An evolution of 3G to provide faster data speeds. Like many
fi xed-line ‘broadband’ services, Mobile Broadband provides
a faster download speed than upload speed.
Roaming 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.
SIM The ‘Subscriber Identity Module’ is the small, postage-
stamp-sized chip that you will have received together with
your mobile subscriber contract. The SIM has gold contacts
on one side.
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