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Glossary

Built-in

data card

Mobile data card built into notebook computer. Enables data

connections over the mobile phone network.

Data card/

USB stick

A device for a computer that is used to open a data connection

over the mobile phone network.

EDGE An enhancement to GPRS networks offering higher speeds,

although not as fast as those provided by 3G, or 3G Broadband.

EV-DO A high-speed mobile data standard used mostly in the USA.

Frequent travellers to the USA should contact their mobile

network operator about using special Vodafone Mobile Connect

data cards and software in the USA.

GPRS Standard for transferring data over mobile phone (GSM)

net

works. It generally provides wide coverage and moderate data

speeds. (General Packet Radio System).

GSM A standard for mobile telecommunications (Global System for

Mobile communications), supported by over 680 operators in 210

countries and territories.

3G Often referred to as the 3rd Generation of GSM technologies,

UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) provides

higher data speeds.

3G Broadband An evolution of 3G to provide faster data speeds. Like many

ﬁ xed-line ‘broadband’ services, 3G Broadband provides a faster

download speed than upload speed.

Roaming Connecting via networks other than your own operator’s network.

This typically occurs when you are abroad, but is also possible in

your own country.

SIM The ‘Subscriber Identity Module’ is the small, postage-stamp-

ized chip that you will have received together with your mobile

subscriber contract. The SIM has gold contacts on one side.

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Vodafone Mobile Connect User Manual Page 14