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Glossary
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 3G 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.
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