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What does OTA mean?

OTA means Over The Air

OTA is a way to replace software on mobile phones or satellite receivers. This makes an update to the software for the user a lot easier because it is simply offered. With no connection to a computer or cables, newer software can be installed. OTA is also used in the mobile phone world to automatically adjust preferred networks.

What does GSM mean?

GSM means Global System for Mobile communication

The abbreviation GSM is an international standard for the use of mobile networks. It originated in the years 80 of the last century when a European working group began drafting a standard. Previously, the abbreviation was: Groupe Special Mobile, but in 1993 there were more than 36 different GSM networks, and the abbreviation was adjusted. Read More

What does tethering mean?

Tethering means your phone use PC Internet use

Tethering is talked about when you connect a PC or laptop to a mobile phone or PDA to connect to the Internet in this way. This connection does not always have to happen physically with (USB) cables, but can also be done via infrared or Bluetooth. If the mobile phone has an internet connection, the laptop can use the Internet in this way. Not all mobile providers want to allow this, because on the phone often an unlimited data bundle is taken, and people will not purchase UMTS dongle in this way. How To-tethering

What does QR-code mean?

A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode, developed by Denso-Wave. QR stands for quick Response, because the code is quickly decryptable. You can scan the QR code with a mobile phone or PDA. If you have internet on your mobile phone, you can easily open the link without having to tap the address. In a similar way, email addresses, SMS messages, phone numbers and texts (up to 7089 characters) can be offered. An example code is listed below, which goes to this website. You can create these codes Via Google Charts API. At the very bottom of this post an online way to create a QR code using Google Charts.



What does UMTS mean?

UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System and is the successor of GPRS. UMTS is also called 3g. UMTS promises speeds similar to ADSL and so many new possibilities arise. Think of image telephony, watching movies, wireless internet and e-mail everywhere, but also faster sending of photos, presentations and files. Theoretically, UMTS speeds can be reached up to 2 megabits per second.