UK Telecoms and ICT Index and Links - G
- GIF - Graphic Information Format
- GLOSSARY
- GPRS - Global Packet Radio Service
- GPS - Global Positioning System
- GSM - Global System for Mobile Communications
GIF - Graphic Information Format
A compressed file format used for logos and drawings.
GLOSSARY
a collection of specialist terms with explanations of their meanings - our index serves as a glossary.
| external links: | TECHtionary An American based animated dictionary on technology - the animated graphical explanations are easier to understand than dry text and line drawings. |
GPRS - Global Packet Radio Service
A wireless telephony network that is always-on, and will improve the speed of data transfer over mobile networks. A forerunner for the so-called third generation (3G) mobile Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS).
| external links: | Intellect (an amalgamation of the Federation of the Electronics Industry FEI and the CSSA) The 'voice of the industry' with good links to information about mobile health issues among other techie stuff. |
| information sheets: | Introduction to telecoms technologies Mobile Networking Using High Speed Data Services Mobile Offices Using High Speed Data Mobile Videoconferencing & Image Transmission Using High Speed Data Overview of Mobile Data Technology Video Surveillance Using Mobile High Speed Data |
| features: | The 3rd mobile revolution |
| related index entries: | MOBILE DATA SERVICE MOBILE TELEPHONY UMTS - Universal Mobile Telephone Service |
GPS - Global Positioning System
A satellite system which pinpoints the location of a terminal device. The position can be shown on a video map for navigation or tracking purposes.
GSM - Global System for Mobile Communications
A European standard for digital mobile cellular networks.
| external links: | GSM World Digital mobile phone technolgy Intellect (an amalgamation of the Federation of the Electronics Industry FEI and the CSSA) The 'voice of the industry' with good links to information about mobile health issues among other techie stuff. |
| information sheets: | Introduction to telecoms technologies Mobile phone tones and graphics Overview of Mobile Data Technology |
| features: | Mobile phone health risks The 3rd mobile revolution |
| related index entries: | MOBILE DATA SERVICE MOBILE TELEPHONY |
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