Cell Phone Lingo 101...

http://www.phonescoop.com/glossary/term.php?gid=66

(Mobile Identification Number)
A unique 24-bit number assigned by the wireless service provider (carrier) to each phone it sells or includes in service plans. Unlike an Electronic Serial Number (ESN), a MIN is changeable because wireless phones may change hands or phone owners may move to another coverage region, requiring a different service plan. The MIN and ESN are both automatically transmitted to the wireless network each time the phone is used to verify that the phone has not been reported lost or stolen and that all subscriber bills are current.

Packet Switching
The process of routing and transferring data by means of addressed packets (very small pieces) so that a channel is occupied during the transmission of the packet only, and upon completion of the transmission the channel is made available for the transfer of other traffic.

In wireless, packet-switched data is generally faster than circuit-switched data. Packet-switched is also "always on", meaning a dedicated connection (circuit) does not have to first be established, which can take several seconds.

Here is an interesting site...it gives you a quick glossary for Cell phone related lingo.

I wasn't aware there was that much mobile phone lingo to understand :P

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