Glossary
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Glossary
To help you understand the main technical terms and
abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the
features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions.
Call Forwarding
Ability to reroute calls to another number.
Call Holding
Ability to put one call on standby while answering or making
another call; you can then switch between the two calls, as
required.
Call Waiting
Ability to inform users that they have an incoming call when
engaged on another call.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be
sent and received across a mobile telephone network. GPRS
provides continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone
and computer users. It is based on the Global System for Mobile
Communication (GSM) circuit-switched cellular phone
connections and the Short Message Service (SMS).
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing
compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers
most European countries and many other parts of the world.
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