Mobile Jargon Busters Guide

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Mobile Jargon Busters Part 1

We at Mobile Jazz allows you to find the best deal available in the market. Get great value of your money by getting the most out of your deal. We help you understand what you would receive for your money so that you know exactly what you are getting.

Therefore, we have offered an informative glossary that helps you know the mobile phone jargon.

First-generation systems - these are no longer active

Second-generation systems offer data, fax and SMS and support high bit rate voice and limited
data communications.

2.5G

These provide some extra features in addition to the 2G features like enhanced data rates.

3G:

Third-generation systems support a much higher data rates when compared to other generation systems. Get access to fast internet, gaming, video calling and video-streaming.

Airtime/Talktime:

This refers to the exact time you spend taking on the phone.

Airtime Provider/Talktime Provider:

This refers to a mobile phone network like Virgin, Vodafone, O2, etc.

AMPS

The full form of AMPS is Advanced mobile phone system and this uses a 1G system.

Analogue

The first network system for mobile phones and the traditional way of transferring information.

API

API stands for Application programming interface which lets one system to use the facilities on another by calling it.

Bluetooth

Make a wireless connection between compatible devices and transfer data files with ease.

Caller Display

The user can hear who is calling in an incoming call

Camera

A device which takes still images or in sequence on a 'video camera'.

Cell Broadcast

Network provider offers essential information through text messaging.

Coverage

The area which is covered in which one can make or receive calls.

Desktop Charger

This is for holding the handset upright while it is charging.

Digital

This is a way of encoding information, digital networks are increasingly replacing their analogue predecessors.

Dual-Band

This lets the phones switch between two frequencies - almost all the UK phones are now dual band.

Electronic mail: This allows the user to compose a mail and send it to people across the world. It works in mobile phones as well as on computers.

FM Radio

This radio uses a broadcast technology that uses frequency modulation to provide superb quality sound over broadcast radio.