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5
5.1
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5
Network Features
In addition to making and receiving calls, the digital GSM
network offers other advanced benefits detailed in this
section. Some of the features may not be supported by
your network operator or by a foreign network when
roaming.
Text Message 5.1
SMS Messages 5.3
Cell Broadcasts 5.8
Call Forwarding 5.10
Call Barring 5.12
Network Selection 5.14
Call Menu 5.17
Text Messages
Your phone can send and receive short text messages
provided that your network operator supports the service
(you may have to pay a subscription). There are two types
of messages, SMS and Cell Broadcast.
SMS Messages (refer to page 5.3)
Messages of up to 160 characters can be sent specifically
to your phone via a Service Centre. If the message
contains a reply number, you can dial it directly by placing
the cursor under the number then press . The phone also
gives you the facility to send a reply message or send new
messages (via a Service Centre) to other digital GSM
phones operating on a suitable network. If the SMS service
is supported by your network operator, you should be able
to receive and send messages in your home country and
from abroad.
Cell Broadcast (refer to page 5.8)
These are general information messages sent out by the
network operator or an approved information supplier. Cell
broadcast messages are typically local weather and
travel/traffic reports, stock market prices, sports results or
maybe specialist network services.
To enable you to view the information you must enter the
channel number or code supplied for each service and a