Sierra Wireless Compass 597 - Manual (Page 59)

Glossary
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roaming A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained
from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s
provider.
SMS Short message services—A feature that allows users of a
wireless device on a wireless network to receive or transmit
short electronic alphanumeric messages (up to 160 characters,
depending on the service provider).
system tray Usually located in the lower right corner of your screen
TIA Telecommunications Industry Association—A standards‐
setting trade organization, whose members provide
communications and information technology products,
systems, distribution services and professional services in the
United States and around the world. Consult
www.tiaonline.org .
VPN Virtual Private Network