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3G Often referred to as the 3rd Generation of
GSM technologies, UMTS (Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System) provides higher
data speeds.
3G broadband An evolution of 3G to provide faster data speeds.
Like many fi xed-line ‘broadband’ services,
3G 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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