Mobile Jargon Busters Guide

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Mobile Jargon Busters Part 3

If you are not aware of all the features of your mobile phone like from SMS to GPS, this is the best source to have a clear idea in this regard. We presented a glossary that deals with the terms of mobile phones which helps you to get an idea of what are the important features that every mobile network provider should provide to the users.

REPERTORY DIALLING

It works like a one touch memory that helps you to recall the numbers by touching just one or two buttons on the keypad.

ROAMING

The roaming facility of the mobile phone helps you to use your mobile phone on different networks that means using mobile out of your region on paying extra charges. The number of countries that you can have roaming facility depends on your mobile network provider.

SIM

It is known as a Subscriber Identity Module that helps the network to identify the users account and it stores all the data in it.

SMS

This is a Short Message Service that allows the users to send or receive text messages up to 160 characters and it is applicable to all mobile network users.

STANDBY TIME

It indicates a particular number of hours time that the battery of your mobile phone allows the phone to be on charge with out receiving incoming calls and making any outgoing calls.

It is a preloaded dictionary that predicts the text while typing message.

TALKTIME/AIRTIME

It is a particular period of time that you can talk on your mobile phone on a single charge.

TALKTIME PROVIDER/AIRTIME PROVIDER

It means a provider who provides you mobile network such as Vodaphone and O2.

TRAVEL CHARGER

It is a small-sized wireless charger that allows you to connect it directly to the socket to charge your mobile phone and it is very useful while traveling.

TRI-BAND

The triple band phones that have the capacity to operate across the GSM brands and in above 100 countries.

USB

This Universal Serial Bus is a very important feature of the mobile phone that helps in transferring data among digital services.

VOICE ACTIVATED DIALLING

While you are on a drive, this feature allows you to dial the number with ease just by mentioning a name of your contacts.

VOICEMAIL

If you are busy or unable to receive your mobile calls, it helps you in recording messages.

WAP

The Wireless Application Protocol enables your mobile phone to connect to some services like Internet etc.

WEB BROWSER

The Web Browser is a software that offers the users to have a look of the world wide web content and view the HTML file formats. It explains the significant language of HTML by converting it into web pages that allow the users to have a clear view of it.

WIFI

This is a short form of 'Wireless Fidelity' that works like a local area network which transfers information in the form of waves.

Just by understanding these simple terms which are compiled by us, you can start your comparison among prices, manufacturers, features and networks of mobile phones.