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kbps
kilobits per second—Actually 1000, not 1024, as used in computer memory size
measurements of kilobytes.
LAN
Local Area Network
LED
Light Emitting Diode—A semiconductor diode that emits visible or infrared light.
Mbps
Megabits per second
MEID
Mobile Equipment Identifier—The unique second-generation serial number
assigned to the Sprint Mobile Broadband card for cellular network use. Either the
MEID or ESN is on the label on the card, and is also displayed in the “Device Info &
Diagnostics” window (Windows; page 86) or “About Sprint Device” window (Mac;
page 114). Compare to ESN.
MHz
megahertz—One million cycles per second
PC Card™
Add-in memory and communications cards for portable computers. PC Card is a
trademark of the PCMCIA.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association—The organization that
standardizes ExpressCards and PC Cards.
PCS
Personal Communications Services—A cellular communication infrastructure.
roaming
A wireless subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from a wireless service
provider other than Sprint. This may be subject to roaming charges.
Sprint Location Services may not be available.