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compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use
SMS centers the same way that SMS does. EMS works on all
Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) networks.
EMS senders can use text, melodies, pictures, sounds, and
animations to enhance the expressive power of messages that
are limited by the display constraints of mobile devices.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be
sent and received across a mobile telephone network. GPRS
provides continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone
and computer users. It is based on the Global System for Mobile
Communication (GSM) circuit-switched cellular phone
connections and the Short Message Service (SMS).
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing
compatibility between the various network operators. GSM
covers most European countries and many other parts of the
world.
Java
Programming language generating applications that can run on
all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without
modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the
Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java
program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet. When
it is run on a mobile phone or pager, it is called a MIDlet.
MMS (Multimedia Message Service)
A message service for the mobile environment, standardized by
the WAP Forum and the 3rd Generation Partnership Program
(3GPP). For phone users, MMS is similar to Short Message
Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate delivery of user-
created content from phone to phone. The message addressing