Mobile broadband glossary

Mobile Broadband Starter Guide	A guide for those who are new to mobile broadband, detailing key elements of each package
Hidden Costs of Mobile Broadband	There are a number of hidden costs with mobile broadband, which are explained here
Pay Monthly Mobile Broadband	A guide to pay monthly mobile broadband packages and types of contract
Mobile Broadband Hardware	A simple guide to hardware that enables you to have mobile broadband
PAYG Mobile Broadband	A guide to pay as you go mobile broadband contracts and packages
Broadband Comparison	Advantages and disadvantages of mobile broadband when compared to traditional mobile broadband
3G Mobile Broadband	The term 3G is explained, including how it fits into mobile broadband
Mobile Broadband FAQs	Frequently asked questions regarding mobile broadband are answered
Mobile Broadband Glossary	Key terms related to mobile broadband explained

3G

3G is a common name widely used in the telecommunications industry for a service that allows mobile access to the internet. It allows you to browse through internet pages, as well as download content such as videos and music without being restricted to a fixed line broadband connection or a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Connection speed

This is the maximum speed you will get with the mobile broadband package and relates to how quick you can access/download data.

Download limit

The amount of downloads you get included in your mobile broadband package, anything you use above this is likely to incur additional charges.

EV-DO

Evolution, Data Only or Evolution, Data Optimised: is an alternative third generation standard backed by mobile operators such as Sprint in the US.

GB

Gigabyte: this is a unit of data and is equal to 1,024 megabytes. Your mobile broadband package will have a limit you can download and 1 gigabyte will allow you to download approximately 200-300 music tracks.

Gigabyte

See "GB"

HSDPA

High Speed Downlink Packet Access, which enables mobile users to download data.

HSUPA

High Speed Uplink Packet Access enables mobile users to upload data.

LTE

Long Term Evolution: another next-generation technology.

MB

Megabyte: this is a unit of data and is equal to 1,024 kilobytes. Your mobile broadband package will have a limit you can download and 1 megabyte will allow you to do a limited amount of web browsing.

Megabyte

See "MB".

TD-SCDMA

Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access is an alternative 3G technology which is currently being rolled-out in China.

Usage limit

See "Download limit".