Browse through the glossary below to find the meaning to some of the most common terms associated with mobile technologies. If you have a question about the BBC's mobile services however, see FAQ.
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Glossary
Browse through the glossary below to find the meaning to some of the most common terms associated with mobile technologies. If you have a question about the BBC's mobile services however, see FAQ.
Caller IDCaller ID is a special feature which enables you to see the name/number of the person who is calling you.CarrierWireless carriers are the network operators who provide you with your mobile service e.g. Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange, O2 etcCellThe area served by a base station. Wireless networks are made up of cells which overlap each other.CodecCodecs convert audio and video data from uncompressed and compressed formats. Compressed formats offer smaller file sizes and make it possible to send and receive AV content over wired and wireless networks. Codec is an acronym for coder-decoder.CompatibilityThis is a term used to indicate that two devices use the same protocols and are able to 'speak' to each other i.e. they are compatible.CradleA piece of hardware that is plugged into a PC, and into the mains, which holds a PDA or mobile phone, creating a physical wired connection between the computer and the mobile device. It is used to charge up the battery and synchronise files between devices.News and Sport
You can get BBC News and BBC Sport on your mobile or PDA. Use the links below for more information.
BBC News on your mobile:
BBC News website 
BBC Sport on your mobile:
BBC Sport website BBC Mobile BlogFind out about new and upcoming services for your mobile from the BBC.
Visit the BBC Mobile blog
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