Glossary1 for Telecomunications
This glossary helps explain some of the acronyms2 and technical phrases
Bluetooth
A short-range wireless3 technology designed to allow connection of portable devices in a wire-free manner. For example connection of a wireless hands-free kit4.
Broadband
High speed connectivity - wireless transmission in Vodafone's case. Typically allowing the fast transmission of multimedia5 content.
CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access - a generic6 term for a type of digital mobile telephony technology which supports a number of mobile connections. This technique is used by some alternative systems to GSM. See also W-CDMA.
Contract Customer
A subscriber7 with whom Vodafone has a formal contractual agreement with the customer billed on a monthly basis for access fees and any additional airtime or data used. Vodafone contract tariffs8 all have an amount of airtime included in the monthly charge. See Prepay Customer