SIM card
A SIM card, short for subscriber identity module, is a component of GSM cell phone networks that, when used with an IMEI number, allows a subscriber to use network resources. SIM cards are completely interchangable between phones, and allow greater flexibility of devices on GSM networks than CDMA allows on its networks. SIM cards identify the subscriber's account information to the cell phone tower, and determine rate plan and billing information to be used. In some Asian countries, cell phones can support more than one SIM card simultaniously, allowing a user to have multiple phone numbers tied to the same phone, or select a pay-as-you-go plan based on whichever plan is cheapest for the specific time / locale that the user is calling from.
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05/18/09 11:17am Computing Asus Eee PC T91 convertible netbook clears the FCC; dissection pics and manual available
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01/09/09 6:59am Mobile CES 2009: LG KC910 Renoir hands-on
Want a cell phone with an 8 megapixel camera, DivX playback, and slow and fast motion video recording? Take a look with us! dig deeper
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12/30/08 4:24pm Computing BenQ Joybook Lite U101 netbook gets a hands-on review
Reviewers have finally gotten their hands on the BenQ Joybook Lite U101, which we looked at back at the beginning of December. The… dig deeper
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12/16/08 10:20am Mobile iPhone 3G unlocked by iPhone Dev-Team, codenamed "yellowsn0w"
After months of working on the iPhone 3G, hacker team iPhone Dev-Team has managed to unlock the device for use with other providers besides AT&T. dig deeper
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12/08/08 7:30am Mobile Google offers unlocked HTC G1 as Android Dev Phone 1
After signing up as a Google Android Developer for $25, you can now order an unlocked Android Dev Phone 1 for $399. dig deeper
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12/01/08 3:08pm Mobile Mio to release GPS-focused Windows Mobile touchscreen phone in 2009
GPS navigator-maker Mio Technology is preparing to release a 3.5G touchscreen smartphone in 2009. Adding to the company's handful… dig deeper
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11/28/08 4:30pm Computing MSI Wind U110, U115, and U120H nettops revealed
MSI announced three netbook designs, the Wind U115, U110 and U120H. The U115 uses a combination of solid-state and hard drive… dig deeper
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11/24/08 12:04pm Computing Hewlett-Packard Mini 1000 netbook has hidden 3G support
Hewlett-Packard's Mini 1000 netbook apparently has a secret 3G cellular modem, enabled with a simple software installation. The… dig deeper
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10/29/08 3:51pm Mobile Hackers unlock T-Mobile G1 for alternate carriers
An enterprising group of phone hackers have broken the G1's provider-lock, enabling the Android phone to work on AT&T's… dig deeper
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09/21/08 11:50am Mobile buying-guide Cell phone buying guide
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