GPRS – General Pack radio Service offers ‘always on’ higher capacity, internet based content, enabling services such as colour internet browsing, e-mail on the move, multimedia messages.

Infrared- Enables you to wirelessly connect to mobile phones, computers and other devices however, the devices must be very close to each other.

Memory- A place on your phone used to store information such as phone numbers, text messages and pictures (measured in bytes).

MMS- Multimedia Messaging Services means you can send pictures and video to other MMS devices.

PIN- Personal Identification Number can prevent other people making calls on your phone. Check your phone manual on how to set up a security PIN.

Phone Book- You have memory space on your phone and SIM to store your contacts’ telephone numbers. You can search and dial instantly all the names and numbers of your contacts.

PUK- Personal Unblocking Key. If you enter your PIN number incorrectly 3 times the phone will become blocked. You need to obtain your PUK number by calling us on 180 or click find my PUK

Roaming- make and receive calls on your phone when traveling outside of MTN’s network.

SIM- Subscriber Identity Module is a tiny card containing your phone number, your PIN and other information such as your phone book. A SIM card can be moved from phone to phone as it contains all the key information required to activate your phone.

SMS- Short Message Service or text message enable you to send short messages (160 characters) to family and friends.

WAP- Wireless Application Protocol enables you to see specially tailored internet content to be viewed on the screen of your phone.