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Mobile phone jargon buster

2G
2G literally means 'second generation'. It's a name given to a collection of the first digital mobile phone networks that were rolled out in the early 1990s. In the UK, most of your voice calls and texts will be transmitted over a 2G GSM network.

3G
3G literally means 'third generation' and is the name given to a collection of mobile phone networks that succeeded 2G networks. The main difference between 2G and 3G networks, from the user's point of view, is that 3G networks enable much faster data transfer speed, allowing you to surf the internet and download media at quicker speeds.

4G
4G refers to 'fourth generation' networks. These are the networks that will supersede 3G networks over the next few years. 4G networks will enable even faster broadband internet speeds on mobile phones - though there are currently no 4G networks available in the UK.

AMOLED
Active-matrix Light Emitting Diode (AMOLED) is a type of screen display technology used on high-end mobile phones. Super AMOLED is a variation of this technology, which allows for even brighter displays.

App
' App' is short for Application Software. Most are downloaded directly to your phone from an online store. They broaden the functionality of your phone and essentially work in the same way as PC applications like Microsoft Office, or Photoshop.

Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a type of wireless technology that allows information to be transferred from one device to another, over relatively short distances. Bluetooth is commonly used for mobile phone headsets and to transfer data from mobile phones to computers.

Cashback
Cashback offers are when a mobile phone retailer sells you a mobile phone contract, and then allows you to claim back some of the cost over a certain period of time.

EDGE
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) is sometimes termed a '2.5G' network technology (though officially it is classed as '3G'). EDGE was developed to allow 2G GSM networks to connect users to the internet more effectively. Although it is faster than GSM connections, EDGE is much slower than 3G networks such as UMTS.

Frequency band
Mobile phones transmit data over radio waves and a frequency band is the radio frequency that a mobile phone uses. Different countries often transmit voice calls over different frequency bands. Some phones support just two frequencies, while others support three and four, enabling you to use your phone across different types of networks in different countries.

HSDPA
HSDPA stands for High-Speed Downlink Packet Access. It's a type of 3G network protocol (though it is sometimes dubbed 3.5G) employed on UMTS networks. HSDPA networks currently offer the fastest data speeds for internet access in the UK.

GB
Gigabyte (GB) is a measurement of data, which is commonly used by mobile phone operators as a way to measure data usage on their internet tariffs. 1GB equals one thousands megabytes (MB).

GPS
Global Positioning System is a type of technology that allows your mobile phone's location to be tracked by a satellite. This information can then be used in conjunction with navigational apps, such as Google Maps.

GSM
Global System for Mobile Communications (or GSM) is the mobile phone network technology standard that is used in the UK. It is the 2nd generation (2G) network standard that nearly all voice calls and texts are transmitted over.

HD
High Definition (HD) is a format that allows visual content, such as video, to be displayed at a very high resolution. Some high-end mobile phones support HD video recording.

MB
Megabyte (MB) is a measurement of data, commonly used by mobile phone operators as a way to measure data usage on their internet tariffs. 1MB equals one thousands kilobytes (KB). A typical MP3 music track is around 3.5MB.

MP3
MP3 is a digital audio format used to compress sound files for easy transfer and storage. The vast majority of music tracks downloaded over the internet are in MP3 format.

MicroSD
MicroSD is a removable data storage format that can hold all types of files, such as MP3s, documents, pictures and video. MicroSD cards can be frequently found in mobile phones due to their small size.

MMS
Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is an extension of SMS, which allows users to send multimedia content, such as pictures and videos, between mobile phones.

MVNO
Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) is a type of telecoms operator that doesn't own a network, but instead leases a network from another operator and focuses on selling tariffs and providing customer support. UK MVNOs include Virgin, ASDA and Tesco Mobile.

NFC

Near Field Communications (NFC) is a technology that allows a device, such as a mobile phone, to read data embedded in a 'smart sticker'. It's most commonly used for payment systems - such as the London Underground's Oyster Card - and is expected to become a common feature in smartphones. 

OS
A mobile phone operating system (OS) is the software platform that enables your phone's features, interface and applications. It essentially works in the same way as an OS for home PCs, like Microsoft Windows.

PAC
Porting Authorisation Code (PAC) is the code that allows users to keep their mobile phone number when switching operators.

PAYG
Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) is a type of mobile phone contract that doesn't require you to pay monthly fees. You simply top-up the phone with credit as and when you need it.

Smartphone
A smartphone is a mobile phone that includes a powerful processor and runs a complete operating system. Smartphones typically come with a variety of features such as cameras, Mp3 players, video players and internet connectivity.

SMS
Short Message Service (SMS) is more commonly known as text messaging and allows you to send short text messages between mobile phones.

UI
User Interface (UI) refers to the interface (typically the software) that allows us to interact with our phones. How you access your phone book, menus and applications is all governed by your phone's UI.

UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) is a 3G network standard that offers high-speed internet access.

Wi-Fi
Wi-fi is the brand name for a type of technology that allows you to connect various devices, such as mobile phones and laptops, to a modem without using any wires.