Pocket Guide To Mobile Connectivity: Telecommunications, Cell Communications, Internet Connectivity, Mobile Connectivity

by Putzi-Ortiz, Sibylla; Manley, Myron; Bidwell, Wendy; Denegri, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781885073716
• ISBN10: 1885073712
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-01
• Publisher: World Trade Pr

Table of Contents

Personal Technical Data Page	6	(2)
Save Money!	8	(1)
Dialing Guides
International Dialing Guide	9	(2)
International Access and Dialing Codes by Country	11	(8)
Country Codes by Code	19	(2)
Cell Phones
Cellular (Mobile) Phones	21	(3)
Cellular Service Systems Worldwide	24	(2)
Digital Cellular Technologies Worldwide	26	(3)
Analog Cellular Technologies Worldwide	29	(1)
GSM ``World'' Phones	30	(2)
Cell Phone SIM Cards	32	(2)
Renting a Cell Phone While Traveling	34	(2)
Cell Phone Travel Tips	36	(1)
Cell Phone Travel Kit	37	(1)
Cell Phone Rental Services	38	(3)
U.S. Cellular Provider Table	41	(6)
SMS & MMS	47	(2)
Text Messaging (SMS) Shorthand	49	(2)
Satellite Phones
Satellite Telephones	51	(4)
Satellite Videophones	55	(2)
Satellite Phone Equipment Manufacturers	57	(2)
Satellite Phone Rental Companies	59	(3)
ACeS Satellite Coverage Map	62	(1)
GlobalStar Satellite Coverage Map	63	(1)
Inmarsat Satellite Coverage Map	64	(1)
Iridium Satellite Coverage Map	65	(1)
MSat Satellite Coverage Map	66	(3)
Thuraya Satellite Coverage Map	69
Internet and E-Mail
The Internet	68	(3)
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)	71	(2)
Global Internet Roaming Services	73	(2)
E-Mail Basics	75	(2)
E-Mail Forwarding	77	(1)
Web-Based E-Mail	78	(1)
Web-based E-Mail Providers	79	(1)
Re-Configure a Modem	80	(1)
The Internet Cafe	81	(2)
Wi-Fi	83	(3)
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)	86	(2)
Convergence	88	(2)
Data Security	90	(3)
Laptop Computer Travel Tips	93	(2)
Laptop Travel Kit	95	(1)
PDA Travel Kit	96	(1)
Staying Connected in the Air	97	(2)
Electricity, Plugs, Modems, Connectivity
Electricity---Basic Issues	99	(1)
Electric Appliance Labels	100	(2)
Electric Plug Adapters	102	(1)
Electric Converters/Transformers	103	(2)
World Electric Plugs	105	(1)
Electric & Phone Plug Chart	106	(6)
Phone & Modem Plugs	112	(1)
Phone & Modem Plug Adapters	113	(1)
Mobile Connectivity Suppliers	114	(5)
Other References
Important Web Sites	119	(4)
20 Problems & Solutions	123	(26)
Glossary	149	(26)
Trip Notes	175