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.
Data EnabledThe SIM card that goes into your phone needs to be data enabled so that you can surf the mobile Internet. Contact your network operator or the company that sold you your phone to check whether you SIM is data enabled or to learn how to activate it.DRM (Digital Rights Management)This is a technology which is used to control the use and distribution of data which is copyright-protected. Mobile phones use DRM to stop people sending downloaded ringtones, graphics, and video to others.DuplexDuplex or full-duplex refers to the simultaneous transmission of data in two directions. A phone is a full-duplex device because both people can talk at once and hear each other at the same time. An example of a half-duplex device would be a walkie-talkie because only one person can talk at a time.DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld)The Digital Video Broadcast Organisation have set this as a standard for the broadcast of TV content to mobile 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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