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● HSPA+ — Evolved High-Speed Packet Access. A technical standard for wireless, broadband
telecommunication. Provides data rates up to 84 Mbit/s to the mobile device and 22 Mbit/s from the
mobile device.
● HTTP — Hypertext Transfer Protocol. An application-level protocol for accessing the World Wide Web
over the Internet.
● IEEE — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. An international technical/professional society
that promotes standardization in technical disciplines.
● IMEI — International Mobile Equipment Identity. Used in LTE networks to identify the device. It is
usually printed on the device and can often be retrieved using a USSD code.
● IP — Internet Protocol. The mechanism by which packets are routed between computers on a
network.
● IP Type — The type of service provided over a network.
● IP address — Internet Protocol address. The address of a device attached to an IP network (TCP/IP
network).
● ISP — Internet Service Provider. Also referred to as the service carrier, an ISP provides Internet
connection service. (See Network Operator)
● Kbps — Kilobits per second. The rate of data flow.
● LAN — Local Area Network. A type of network that lets a group of computers, all in close proximity
(such as inside an office building), communicate with one another. It does not use common carrier
circuits though it can have gateways or bridges to other public or private networks.
● MAC Address — Media Access Control. A number that uniquely identifies each network hardware
device. MAC addresses are 12-digit hexadecimal numbers. This is also known as the physical or
hardware address.
● Mbps — Megabits per second.
● MSID — Mobile Station IDentifier. A number for a mobile phone that identifies that phone to the
network. These numbers are carrier specific.
● Network Operator — The vendor who provides your wireless access. Known by different names in
different regions, some examples are: wireless provider, network provider, and service provider.
● Network Technology — The technology on which a particular network provider’s system is built; such
as CDMA or EVDO.
● Port — A virtual data connection used by programs to exchange data. It is the endpoint in a logical
connection. The port is specified by the port number.
● Port Forwarding — A process that allows remote devices to connect to a specific computer within a
private LAN.
● Port Number — A 16-bit number used by the TCP and UDP protocols to direct traffic on a TCP/IP
host. Certain port numbers are standard for common applications.
● PRL — Preferred Roaming List. A list that your wireless phone or device uses to determine which
networks to connect with when you are roaming. (Network operator specific).