FAQs
GLOSSARY
CDMA
CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple Access. This is a digital phone technology allowing many users to use a network at the same time.
CLI
CLI stands for Calling Line Identification. This allows the person you are calling to see your mobile number on the screen of their phone,
and vice versa. See "What is Calling Line Identification/Caller ID?" in our FAQs.
Flagfall
Flagfall is the initial amount charged when a call is first connected, you could also describe it as a call connection charge.
GPRS
GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Service. GPRS is technology designed to deliver high-speed data services over GSM networks, for
example MMS. See What is GPRS? in our FAQs.
GSM
GSM stands for Global System for Mobile.
MMS
MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service. With MMS you can send pictures, sounds and short videos over the mobile phone network.
See "What is MMS?" in our FAQs.
Porting
Porting means the transfer of a mobile number from one service provider to another. See the "Keeping Your
Current Number (Porting)" section of our FAQs.
PUK
PUK stands for Personal Unblocking Key. See "What is a PUK code and what is it for?" in our FAQs.
SIM
SIM stands for Subscriber Identity Module. A SIM card is a memory card which is placed into the back of a mobile phone and is used to
access a GSM mobile network.
SMS
SMS stands for Short Message Service. It is used to send text messages to and from mobile phones.
WAP
WAP stands for Wireless Application Protocol. Using a WAP phone you can access information from the internet.