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.
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol)This is the technology that enables mobile phones to browse the Internet.WiFiWireless Fidelity, also know as Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and 802.11b. Wi-Fi provides short-range, high-speed connections between mobile devices (mobiles, PDAs, laptops) and nearby hardware such as Wi-Fi access points which are connected to the wired network.WirelessA connection between two or more devices which does not require them to be linked physically by a cable. Examples of wireless connections are infrared, Bluetooth, and WiFi.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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