Glossary
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i-mode.
i-mode is the world's most popular mobile internet service, available exclusively to O2 customers in the UK. Like WAP, but quicker and easier to use, it enables you to access i-mode content from a range of websites on any i-mode compatible phone.
IM.
Instant Messaging is a way to chat to your friends in real time using text.
IMEI.
Mobile phones are uniquely identified by an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) number.
IMS.
IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is an architecture that provides voice, video and other multimedia phone services to your mobile phone.
In car charger.
An in-car charger lets you charge your phone from your car's cigarette lighter while you drive.
Inclusive minutes.
Inclusive minutes are the minutes that are included in your tariff. These minutes are available for you to use every month and you won't be charged for voice calls until those minutes have been used.
See also: Anytime minutes, Roll over minutes
Infra red port.
Many phones and PDAs use infra red to transfer data wirelessly over short distances. Unlike Bluetooth, infra red connections use a beam of invisible light, so both devices have to be lined up.
See also: Bluetooth
Instant Messaging.
Instant Messaging is a way to chat to your friends in real time using text.
Insurance.
International Traveller Service.
International Traveller Service is a special deal for Pay Monthly customers that enables you to pay a discounted rate while making and receiving calls while abroad. ITS is free with tariffs that include 600 minutes or more, or is available as a Bolt On for £3 per month.
See also: ITS
IrDA.
Many phones and PDAs use infra red to transfer data wirelessly over short distances. Unlike Bluetooth, infra red connections use a beam of invisible light, so both devices have to be lined up.
See also: Infra red port
ITS.
International Traveller Service is a special deal for Pay Monthly customers that enables you to pay a discounted rate while making and receiving calls while abroad. ITS is free with tariffs that include 600 minutes or more, or is available as a Bolt On for £3 per month.
See also: International Traveller Service
iTunes.
Apple's audio player is called iTunes. It can play audio files in AAC or MP3 format.
