FAQ
Baffled by technical terms? Here are the answers to some of the questions that are currently being asked.
Q: What's the difference between a smartphone and a PDA?
A: The Main difference is that a smartphone enables you to make mobile phone calls. Both devices offer the benefit of mobile computing, but a smartphone integrates the with the features of a mobile phone. Cortel will be happy to demonstrate you the latest smartphones and to explain the choices that are available to you.
Q: Am I still allowed to use my mobile whilst driving?
A: Yes. As long as you do not hold your mobile phone at any point when making and receiving calls. The most practical solution to avoid breaking the law is to install a handsfree kit in your car. Many Handsfree solutions are surprisingly affordable.
Q: What is Bluetooth™ , and what can I do with it?
A: The easiest way to think of Bluetooth™ is a replacement for cable. It lets you connect two Bluetooth™, enables devices without using wires, with a range that can travel across an average room and can even pass through walls. If your mobile phone is equipped with Bluetooth™, it can connect to a Bluetooth™ headset for handsfree conversation. It can transfer photos, files and data to any Bluetooth™ enabled PC. It can even send contact from your mobile's phone book to friends and colleagues. One handset manufacturer even designed a remote-controlled car that was controlled by Bluetooth™!
Q: Can I check my mobile calls on-line?
A: Most Networks now offer on-line billing or on-line account management. These services help you manage your mobile phone account on-line without having to wait for a paper bill through the post.
Q: I want to take my mobile abroad for a holiday. How much will it cost me to make calls from another country?
A: At first you have to make sure that the international calling bar has been lifted. Then, taking your mobile abroad is often referred to as "roaming" because your mobile will connect to a foreign network, not to its usual "home network". The charges for making and receiving calls when roaming will vary depending on your network and your destination. This isn't as confusing as it sounds, because some networks have introduced flat-rate charges to make things easier.
Q: I know that most mobile phones will work abroad, but what about 3G?
A: 3G services are available in some places when you travel abroad, but, as you'd expect for such a new service, coverage isn't as widespread as for conventional mobile phones. However, you might be surprised at how far you can travel. For example, Vodafone's Mobile Connect 3G/GPRS datacard already connects to 3G networks in Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Japan and Sweden.