Mobile Communications Key Terms

Communicate efficiently by learning mobile communications key terms

With mobile communications being used by employees from traveling salesmen to truck drivers, chances are you're in a business that incorporates this type of communications. From types of access systems, such as Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), to services, such as Follow Me Roaming and prepaid abilities, you'll have a good chance of getting just the system and device you need when you familiarize yourself with mobile communications key terms.

 

Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)

In the late 1980's, a standard system for the way in which mobile phones would communicate with towers was established. This is the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), one of two major mobile communication access systems in the world.
Try: GSM Security explains what Global System for Mobile Communication is and how it works.

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) is another system by which users can connect to mobile communication. CDMA uses assigned codes for access to this system, allowing multiple users to connect to this system at the same time.
Try: Find a brief but thorough explanation of CDMA at CDMA Development Group.

Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)

Another mobile communications access system is called Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA). TDMA is a technology that allows for many users to use the same digital cellular phone frequency, or channel, without interference.
Try: TechTarget provides a detailed explanation of TDMA and how it works.

1G, 2G and 3G Prepaid cellular

You might often hear mobile communications systems being referred to as first, second or third generation, or 1G, 2G and 3G. These terms refer to the technology of the systems, from analog and digital to faster services.
Try: Find detailed explanations about 1G, 2G and 3G mobile communications systems at International Telecommunication Union.

Prepaid cellular

Many mobile communications companies offer some type of prepaid plan. Prepaid cellular refers to a plan wherein you pay for minutes beforehand, and the phone no longer works when the prepaid minutes are used up. Other prepaid plans are also available.
Try: USA Today provides an article that defines prepaid cellular and illustrates some available prepaid plans.

Follow Me Roaming

Follow Me Roaming is a mobile communications service that allows access to your mobile phone, even if traveling overseas. Incoming calls are routed to your normal cell phone using this system.
Try: CellHire offers a brief explanation of Follow Me Roaming.

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