GSM
With more than 2 billion users, GSM is the world’s most popular digital wireless phone technology used for voice and data.
Since its introduction in the early 1990s, GSM technology has evolved from pure voice to Internet-like mobile data services. It boasts of the truest voice quality in wireless as well as unrivaled global roaming features. Its data capabilities range from plain vanilla text to services that include entertainment, information, mobile commerce, location-based services and advanced messaging.
Smart operates the Philippines’ most extensive and modern GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) network and infrastructure in the country, covering over 99% of the population. At Smart, we’ve also upped the ante by taking the lead in developing new wireless applications.
Basic GSM features
Voice
Call transfer | Voice mail | Caller Display | Teleconferencing | Emergency Calls | Call Waiting/ Call Hold | Call forwarding | Call barring | NDD | IDD | International Roaming | Mobile-to-mobile calls | Mobile –to-landline calls
Messaging
Short Messaging System (SMS) | Multimedia Messaging System (MMS) | Instant Messaging | Mobile E-mail
Mobile Internet
Mobile Browsing | WAP | GPRS | Mobile data and fax
For more information on GSM technologies, please visit the GSM Association website.
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