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WAP - Frequently asked Questions
What is WAP?
Do I need a special type of phone for WAP?
What type of things can I do with a WAP phone?
What are the benefits of a WAP phone?
What is WAP?
WAP stands for Wireless Application Protocol, which enables users to access mobile internet content and services from a WAP mobile phone. Currently all WAP content is a basic text information service, without graphics, colour or pictures (essentially a stripped down internet service).
Do I need a special type of phone for WAP?
Yes, you will need a special WAP phone. There is already a range of WAP phones available and there will be even more in the near future. In addition, the SIM (subscriber identity module) card in the back of your phone may also need to be 'data enabled' to be able to access mobile internet services, this can be done in-store by a Sales Consultant. There is no charge for having your SIM 'data enabled'.
What type of things can I do with a WAP phone?
Once you have your WAP phone, you will require a service provider, which enables you to connect to mobile internet services, sometimes referred to as a portal. This is just like companies like AOL, which allows access to the internet from a PC. There are numerous useful things that you can do with a WAP phone. Everything from finding a local restaurant, checking the weather and latest headlines, keeping up with the latest sports results and checking share prices, to sending an email and paying a bill - all done on the move, wherever you are, at anytime of the day or night.
What are the benefits of a WAP phone?
In addition to using your mobile phone to make and receive calls, the added benefit of a WAP phone is the ability to access the mobile internet whilst you are on the move. The cost of a WAP phone starts from just £50, which is much cheaper than a PC.
However, mobile internet services are in their infancy and therefore the range of content that can be viewed on a phone is currently limited, although more and more services will be coming on line in the very near future. Although there are already numerous benefits of a WAP phone now - having a wealth of information such as sports results, share prices and news and weather at your fingertips plus being able to send and receive emails.
PDA - Frequently asked Questions
What is the difference between MMC and SD?
SD cards (Secure Digital) come with built in encryption to safe-guard your data. MMC is really the same, just without this safe-guard. There also are some speed differences between SD and MMC. SD memory is also going to be more expensive then MMC. Most devices that support SD memory will support MMC as well.
Bluetooth - Frequently asked Questions
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is the name for a short-range radio frequency (RF) technology that operates at 2.4 GHz and is capable of transmitting voice and data. The effective range of Bluetooth devices is 32 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth transfers data at the rate of 1 Mbps, which is from three to eight times the average speed of parallel and serial ports, respectively.
How can I connect my mobile to a PC using Bluetooth?
A mobile phone can be attached to your computer usually via the USB port using a small device called a Bluetooth dongle. It can transfer information to your mobile phone such as ringtones, MP3s and Pictures using Bluetooth, providing your phone is Bluetooth enabled.
For more Bluetooth information visit- http://www.bluetooth.com
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