Mobile Phone Technology

You must be wondering how a Mobile Cell Phone works and what is the technology behind a Mobile Phone. Alexander Graham Bell would have been happy to see the Mobile Technology grow bigger and better. Mobile Phones date back to the mid twentieth century when the first mobile telephony service was started in Sweden. The technology has changed and developed since then. This gadget has changed in size and features and allow us to talk to just anyone on the planet from just about anywhere.

Growth and development of Electronics and technology and made Modern Mobile cell phones more useful with an array of features that make our lives even more convenient. With a Mobile Cell Phone you can:

- Store contact information with mobile numbers and other contact details such as other phone numbers, home and office address, email address etc.

- Create to-do lists and set reminders so that your mobile reminds you on a particular date and time that you have a task to do. This is extremely useful if you have a bad memory.

- Use Calculator so that you can do those complex math without making any mistake.

- Send and receive e-mail, Get information (news, entertainment, stock quotes), Play games, Watch TV, Send SMS and MMS.

- Integrate other devices such as PDAs, MP3 players and GPS receivers.

But have you ever wondered how a mobile cell phone works and what is the technology behind it is.

Here is an explanation of some of most common technical terms and acronyms used in mobile phone technology.

Subscriber Information Module (SIM) cards are tiny chips with circuit that fits at the back of mobile phones. SIM Cards allow use of the mobile network; store phone number, security settings and information such as phone settings, contact data, text messages, etc.

GSM stands for Global System for Mobile Communication. It is a digital network used in mobile technology. In addition to communication, it can provide voicemail, faxing, SMS and high-speed data transfer (WAP). The GSM standard allows international roaming between mobile phone operators so subscribers can use their phones in other countries of the world.

GPRS stands for General Packet Radio System. GPRS technology uses the GSM network to transmit data at high speed. It is used for Mobile Phone Services such as WAP, SMS, MMS and internet communication services including email and web access. GPRS is a cost-effective way of accessing the internet, because it only charges for the time used to download the information using WAP.

Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) allows internet material such as web pages and email to be viewed on mobile phones. WAP helps interactive data services, including:

• Email by mobile phone
• Tracking of stock market prices
• Sports headlines
• News headlines
• Educational services
• Music downloads

3G is the Third Generation of mobile phone technology. 3G phone networks allow data to be transmitted at much higher speeds than earlier and support services that are not possible with earlier Mobile Phone Technologies. The 3G technology enables users to download data at a faster rate than before. 3G offers better quality sound, pictures and videos.

Bluetooth is a short-range radio link with a range of around 10 meters. It allows to connect between your mobile and other gadgets and devices such as a headset, PDA, desktop or laptop, printer, keyboard, computer mouse and network access points. It replaces cables and hence allows wireless.

MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service and it allows to send and receive messages which include graphics, video and audio as well as text.

It is designed for 3G networks so you need an appropriate mobile device to send and receive MMS.

SMS stands for Short Message Service that allows text messages to be sent and received between mobile phones. It is a quick, low-cost way of communicating.