| 3G |
3G refers to Third Generation Cellular technology. 3G promises a connection speed close to broadband. 3G will lead to a whole new number of services including video conferencing. |
| EMS |
EMS is an extension to SMS. It allows media such as sound and images to be sent as well as text. EMS is short for Enhanced Messaging Service. |
| GRPS |
GPRS is a extension to GSM which connects to the Internet from a wirelss device faster than GSM but much slower than 3G. |
| GSM |
Global System for Mobile communications is featured in over 60 countries throughout Europe, Asia and North America. GSM was first developed by the Europeans as a Anglo European cellular network. |
| MMS |
Multimedia Messaging is a service in which various media can be sent from one electronic device to another. Mostly implemented on mobile devices and websites. |
| Polyphonic |
Polyphonic is a ringtone which is installed on most modern day mobile handsets. You can download polyphonic ringtones off many websites. |
| Ringtones |
A ringtone is the sound a mobile phone plays when there is is a incomming call. |
| SMS |
Short Message Service is the most popular service that GSM offers. Millions of messages are sent in a day. Each SMS message can only contain upto 160 characters. |
| WAP |
Wide Area Protocol is the rules a wireless device uses to connect to the Internet. |
