UK Telecoms and ICT Index and Links - M
- MAILING LIST
- M-COMMERCE or MOBILE COMMERCE
- MEGASTREAM
- MOBILE BROADBAND
- MOBILE DATA SERVICE
- MOBILE PHONE NETWORKS
- MOBILE PHONES
- MOBILE TELEPHONY
- MODEM
- MSN - Multiple Subscriber Numbering
MAILING LIST
A mailing lists may be used simply to distribute information to a group of users, or take the form of a discussion group conducted using e-mail.
| information sheets: | Update and clean mailing lists |
| related index entries: | VIRTUAL COMMUNITY |
M-COMMERCE or MOBILE COMMERCE
The use of a mobile phone to sell or trade goods and services.
| information sheets: | Dumping and dating by text messaging Overview of Mobile Data Technology |
| related index entries: | E-COMMERCE or ELECTRONIC COMMERCE |
MEGASTREAM
A 2 - 155 Mbps leased line connecting different locations on a private network, or to an Internet Service Provider for an "always on" broadband Internet connection.
| related index entries: | LEASED LINE |
MOBILE BROADBAND
Mobile broadband can be broadband connection to the Internet via any type of mobile device - phone, pda or laptop but is perhaps most often referred to in relation to a USB dongle containg a SIM which allows a laptop to connect to the Internet using 3g mobile broadband.
| external links: | Orange Broadband usb dongle Orange Broadband usb dongle |
| information sheets: | Mobile Offices Using High Speed Data personal mobile phones best buys and cheap deals |
| features: | Broadband - a Guide for Small Businesses |
| related index entries: | BROADBAND |
MOBILE DATA SERVICE
A service run by the mobile phone networks designed to carry data at a higher bandwidth than normal GSM voice channels.
MOBILE PHONE NETWORKS
There are five cellular mobile phone networks in the UK - O2, T-mobile, Orange, Vodafone and most recently '3'. Virgin Mobile is operated via the T-mobile network and there are many air-time resellers using the above networks.
| external links: | 3 Third generation (UMTS) mobile network Direct Mobile Phones Mobile phone dealer with a tarrif plan cost comparison function - you may still be able to get any individual plan cheaper from another dealer though. O2 formerly BT Cellnet, BT now have a new mobile division Orange sponsor link T-mobile formerly One2One Virgin Mobile Vodafone sponsor link |
| FAQs: | Can I convert my existing mobile phone to a pre-paid or pay-as-you-go service? Can I keep my mobile number if I change service providers? Why does my mobile company charge me for freephone numbers - shouldn't they be free? |
| information sheets: | Buyer's guide to mobile phones How to find where telecoms services are available Making Mobile Phones More Efficient for Business |
| features: | Choosing a mobile phone network |
| related index entries: | MOBILE DATA SERVICE TETRA - TErrestrial Trunked Radio |
| external links: | 3 Third generation (UMTS) mobile network Direct Mobile Phones Mobile phone dealer with a tarrif plan cost comparison function - you may still be able to get any individual plan cheaper from another dealer though. Mobile Equipment National Database (MEND) Database of mobile phones and similar equipment recording owners details alongside equipment serial numbers or other identifiers so that recovered stolen equipment can be returned to the owners. The MEND system and technology has now been fully integrated into the United Kingdoms officially approved national property register - Immobilise. Mobile Industry Crime Action Forum (MICAF) MICAF represents the mobile phone networks and major handset manufacturers in the UK on matters of common concern in relation to handset security and crime. The price of calls from BT lines including mobiles and specialist services - unfortunately you have to look-up the pricing code as well "To identify the specific number ranges appropriate to charge bands other than Local or National, please see Section 2 Parts , 11, 12, 13, 14, & 16" at the bottom of the page. |
| information sheets: | Buyer's guide to mobile phones Introduction to telecoms technologies Mobile phone tones and graphics Mobile phone, iPod, MP3 player and handheld computer theft personal mobile phones best buys and cheap deals Using mobile communications in your business |
| features: | Using your mobile phone abroad |
| related index entries: | EMS - enhanced messaging service MOBILE TELEPHONY ROAMING AGREEMENT SMS - Short Message Service WAP - Wireless Application Protocol |
MOBILE TELEPHONY
The term used for mobile phones, radio systems and satellite phones.
| external links: | 3 Third generation (UMTS) mobile network |
| information sheets: | Mobile phone tones and graphics Using the telephone to do business on-line |
| features: | Talk amongst yourselves: using private mobile radio (PMR) The 3rd mobile revolution |
| related index entries: | EDGE - Enhanced Data GSM Environment GPRS - Global Packet Radio Service GSM - Global System for Mobile Communications MOBILE PHONES PCN - Personal Communications Network SATELLITE PHONES UMTS - Universal Mobile Telephone Service |
MODEM
A device that translates digital computer messages into the analogue signals that ordinary phone lines use (and vice versa).
MSN - Multiple Subscriber Numbering
Multiple numbers can be ascribed to one or more physical lines or channels.
| related index entries: | CALL MANAGEMENT DDI - Direct Dialing In |
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