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Push SMS

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

The ability to request services (e.g. ringtones or games) from a wireless handset via sending a preset SMS code to a predetermined number. The service requested is sent back to the handset via SMS.

GSM 1800

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

Also known as DCS 1800 or PCN, GSM 1800 is a digital network working on a frequency of 1800 MHz. It is used in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Australia.

GSM 1900

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

Also known as PCS 1900, GSM 1900 is a digital network working on a frequency of 1900 MHz. It is used in the US and Canada and is scheduled for parts of Latin America and Africa.

GSM 900

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

The world's most widely used digital network and now operating in over 100 countries around the world, particularly in Europe and Asia Pacific.

GSM hosted SMS teleservice (GHOST)

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

A tunnelling protocol that allows a GSM SMS to be embedded in a teleservice that can be transmitted over the air interface of a TDMA based network.

IS-136

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

The latest generation of the digital standard TDMA technology.

IS-41

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

The network standard that allows all switches to exchange information about subscribers.

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