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What is the primary function of a mobile phone?
What is the term used to describe mobile phones that offer advanced computing capabilities?
What is the network architecture used by modern mobile telephone services?
What is the term used to describe mobile phones that offer only basic capabilities?
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What is the primary difference between a mobile phone and a fixed-location phone?
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What is the term used to describe the connection established by a mobile phone to access the public switched telephone network?
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What is the common term used to describe mobile phones in North America?
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Study Notes
Mobile Phones
- A mobile phone, also known as a cell phone, is a portable telephone that allows users to make and receive calls while moving within a telephone service area.
- It establishes a connection to the switching systems of a mobile phone operator, providing access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
- Modern mobile telephone services use a cellular network architecture.
Additional Services
- Digital mobile phones support various services beyond telephony, including:
- Text messaging
- Multimedia messaging
- Internet access (via LTE, 5G NR, or Wi-Fi)
- Short-range wireless communications (infrared, Bluetooth)
- Satellite access (navigation, messaging connectivity)
- Business applications
- Payments (via NFC)
- Multimedia playback and streaming (radio, television)
- Digital photography
- Video games
Types of Mobile Phones
- Feature phones (also known as "dumbphones"): mobile phones offering only basic capabilities.
- Smartphones: mobile phones that offer greatly advanced computing capabilities.
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Description
Learn about the basics of mobile phones, including how they make and receive calls, and their connection to the public switched telephone network. Understand the role of mobile phone operators and cellular network architecture.
