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Gateway - Usually a computer that acts as a protocol translator or which controls communications across logical boundaries within a network or between networks. ...

gigahertz - One billion hertz, or cycles per second. Often used to measure radio frequencies. br/br/ Also known as: "GHz" br/br/ ...

GPRS - GPRS is a wireless data standard used on GSM networks. It offers theoretical data rates as high as 120kbps on the downlink side, but real world speeds are typically significantly slower.br/br/ ...

GPS - The Global Positioning System is a series of satellites owned by the US government that broadcasts signals that GPS receivers on the surface of the planet can use to determine position through triangu...

GSM - GSM is a TDMA based wireless network technology developed in Europe that is used throughout most of the world. GSM phones make use of a SIM card to identify the user's account. The use of the SIM ca...

GSMA - The GSM Association is a trade group that represents network operators that use GSM technology for their networks. The GSMA also counts a number of manufacturers and suppliers that provide the GSM te...

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