Glossary for Telecomunications

This glossary helps explain some of the acronyms and technical phrases

Bluetooth
A short-range wireless technology designed to allow connection of portable devices in a wire-free manner. For example connection of a wireless hands-free kit.

Broadband
High speed connectivity - wireless transmission in Vodafone's case. Typically allowing the fast transmission of multimedia content.

CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access - a generic 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 subscriber 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 tariffs all have an amount of airtime included in the monthly charge. See Prepay Customer