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UMTS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- High Speed Packet Access
1, record 1, English, High%20Speed%20Packet%20Access
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HSPA 1, record 1, English, HSPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) is a wireless access technology designed for increasing the capacity of Internet connectivity from 3G [third generation] mobile terminals [to] UMTS [Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service] and WCDMA [Wideband Code Division Multiple Access] based networks. HSPA refers to improvements made in both the downlink or High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and to the uplink or High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA). 1, record 1, English, - High%20Speed%20Packet%20Access
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- accès par paquets haut débit
1, record 1, French, acc%C3%A8s%20par%20paquets%20haut%20d%C3%A9bit
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- HSPA 1, record 1, French, HSPA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les réseaux de systèmes de télécommunications mobiles universels(UMTS) basés sur un accès multiple de division des codes à large bande(WCDMA) ont été largement déployés dans le monde. Les UMTS ont tracé une voie d’évolution claire vers l'accès aux paquets haut débit(HSPA), accélérant la capacité des réseaux UMTS et fournissant des réductions significatives des temps de latence [...] 1, record 1, French, - acc%C3%A8s%20par%20paquets%20haut%20d%C3%A9bit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-09-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
- Information Technology (Informatics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- subscriber identity module
1, record 2, English, subscriber%20identity%20module
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SIM 2, record 2, English, SIM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- SIM card 3, record 2, English, SIM%20card
correct
- SIM 4, record 2, English, SIM
correct
- SIM 4, record 2, English, SIM
- subscriber identification module 5, record 2, English, subscriber%20identification%20module
correct
- SIM 6, record 2, English, SIM
correct
- SIM 6, record 2, English, SIM
- subscriber-identity-module card 7, record 2, English, subscriber%2Didentity%2Dmodule%20card
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] smart card inserted into GSM [global system for mobile communications] cellular phones [and that] identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides data storage for basic user data and network information. 8, record 2, English, - subscriber%20identity%20module
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The subscriber identity module] may also contain some applications that run on a compatible phone. 8, record 2, English, - subscriber%20identity%20module
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In theory, you can switch carriers simply by replacing one service's SIM card with another's; conversely, you should be able to switch handsets by slipping your current SIM card into a new phone. 9, record 2, English, - subscriber%20identity%20module
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- module d'identité d'abonné
1, record 2, French, module%20d%27identit%C3%A9%20d%27abonn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SIM 2, record 2, French, SIM
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carte SIM 3, record 2, French, carte%20SIM
correct, feminine noun
- module d'identification d'abonné 4, record 2, French, module%20d%27identification%20d%27abonn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- MIA 5, record 2, French, MIA
correct, masculine noun
- MIA 5, record 2, French, MIA
- carte d'identification d'abonné 6, record 2, French, carte%20d%27identification%20d%27abonn%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte à puce insérée dans un terminal, qui est utilisée pour stocker les informations relatives à un abonnement souscrit auprès d’un opérateur de radiocommunication mobile. 7, record 2, French, - module%20d%27identit%C3%A9%20d%27abonn%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carte SIM(de l'anglais «subscriber identity module») est une puce contenant un microcontrôleur et de la mémoire. Elle est utilisée en téléphonie mobile pour stocker les informations spécifiques à l'abonné d’un réseau mobile, en particulier pour les réseaux de type GSM [système mondial pour communication avec les mobiles], UMTS [système universel de télécommunication mobile] et LTE [technologie d’évolution à long terme]. Elle permet également de stocker des données et des applications de l'utilisateur, de son opérateur ou dans certains cas de tierces parties. 8, record 2, French, - module%20d%27identit%C3%A9%20d%27abonn%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carte SIM : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 9 août 2013. 9, record 2, French, - module%20d%27identit%C3%A9%20d%27abonn%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
- Comunicaciones móviles e inalámbricas
- Tecnología de la información (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- módulo de identidad del suscriptor
1, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20identidad%20del%20suscriptor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SIM 1, record 2, Spanish, SIM
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- módulo de identificación del abonado 2, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20identificaci%C3%B3n%20del%20abonado
correct, masculine noun
- tarjeta SIM 1, record 2, Spanish, tarjeta%20SIM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarjeta inteligente que se inserta en un teléfono GSM [sistema global para las comunicaciones móviles] que contiene detalles del suscriptor móvil como el número telefónico, detalles de identificación de red codificados, el PIN y otros datos del suscriptor móvil como su agenda de teléfonos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20identidad%20del%20suscriptor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La tarjeta SIM de un suscriptor móvil se puede cambiar de un teléfono a otro porque contiene toda la información clave requerida para activar el teléfono. 1, record 2, Spanish, - m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20identidad%20del%20suscriptor
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-06-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- packet switching core network
1, record 3, English, packet%20switching%20core%20network
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- packet-switching core network 2, record 3, English, packet%2Dswitching%20core%20network
correct
- packet-switched core network 3, record 3, English, packet%2Dswitched%20core%20network
correct
- packet switched core network 4, record 3, English, packet%20switched%20core%20network
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A UMTS [universal mobile telephone system] coordinates the communication between mobile devices (user equipment), radio access radio sites (UTRAN [Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network]), and uses a packet switching core network to connect UMTS devices to other devices or networks. 1, record 3, English, - packet%20switching%20core%20network
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réseau central à commutation par paquets
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20central%20%C3%A0%20commutation%20par%20paquets
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- réseau central à commutation de paquets 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20central%20%C3%A0%20commutation%20de%20paquets
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entente entre les parties n’ inclut pas les composantes de réseau central à commutation par paquets brevetées destinées aux services GSM(système mondial pour communication avec les mobiles) et de l'UMTS(système universel de télécommunication mobile) de Nortel. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20central%20%C3%A0%20commutation%20par%20paquets
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dual mode
1, record 4, English, dual%20mode
adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bimode
1, record 4, French, bimode
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d’un terminal de télécommunication qui peut utiliser l’un ou l’autre de deux protocoles différents. 1, record 4, French, - bimode
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, un téléphone bimode peut être compatible avec les systèmes GSM [système mondial pour communication avec les mobiles] et UMTS [système universel de télécommunications mobiles]. 1, record 4, French, - bimode
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bimode : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 28 décembre 2006. 2, record 4, French, - bimode
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-06-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Radiotelephony
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- universal mobile telecommunication system
1, record 5, English, universal%20mobile%20telecommunication%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- UMTS 2, record 5, English, UMTS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- universal mobile telecommunications system 3, record 5, English, universal%20mobile%20telecommunications%20system
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The next evolution of mobile phone technology is expected to result in widespread use of video phones and access to multimedia information. 4, record 5, English, - universal%20mobile%20telecommunication%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système universel de télécommunication mobile
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20universel%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- système universel de télécommunications mobiles 2, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20universel%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20mobiles
correct, masculine noun
- UMTS 3, record 5, French, UMTS
correct, feminine noun
- UMTS 3, record 5, French, UMTS
- système UMTS 4, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20UMTS
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système cellulaire numérique de communication avec les mobiles, normalisé par des organismes européens, permettant d’offrir une large gamme de services de voix, de données et d’image, ainsi que l’accès à l’Internet, avec un débit supérieur à celui des système GSM et GPRS. 5, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20universel%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20mobile
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La politique gouvernementale viserait donc à faire de la France le pionnier européen de l'UMTS, norme à vocation mondiale, dont la mise en service interviendra à partir de 2002 et qui donnera accès à Internet. 6, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20universel%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20mobile
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système UMTS a été défini et normalisé par l'Institut européen des normes de télécommunication(ETSI) en tant que composante du système IMT 2000(International Mobile Telecommunications 2000), défini et normalisé au niveau mondial par l'Union internationale des télécommunications(UIT). Son emploi est préconisé dans l'Union européenne. 5, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20universel%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20mobile
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Radiotelefonía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema universal de telecomunicaciones móviles
1, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20universal%20de%20telecomunicaciones%20m%C3%B3viles
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- UMTS 1, record 5, Spanish, UMTS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El sistema UMTS (sistema universal de telecomunicaciones móviles), también conocido como telefonía móvil de tercera generación, supone el relevo de los sistemas analógico y GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications). Tras el desarrollo de la primera y segunda generación de telefonía móvil, el futuro se muestra muy prometedor para el mercado UMTS ya que permite la utilización de servicios que van más allá de los de voz. 1, record 5, Spanish, - sistema%20universal%20de%20telecomunicaciones%20m%C3%B3viles
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-07-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- third generation wireless network
1, record 6, English, third%20generation%20wireless%20network
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- 3G wireless network 1, record 6, English, 3G%20wireless%20network
correct
- 3rd generation wireless network 2, record 6, English, 3rd%20generation%20wireless%20network
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
3rd Generation Wireless Networks. A new breed of wireless networks being planned, designed and even piloted. These networks will be in higher frequency band (2 GHz and beyond) with larger bandwidth (around 5 MHZ); provide speeds up to 2 Mbps in a fixed or stationary wireless environment and at 384 Kbps in a mobile environment; have one international standard for 3G. 2, record 6, English, - third%20generation%20wireless%20network
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réseau sans fil de troisième génération
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9seau%20sans%20fil%20de%20troisi%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UMTS-système de communication mobile-la première technologie des réseaux sans fil de troisième génération, est conçu pour activer la prestation de services multimédia sans fil et d’applications à des vitesses allant de 384 kbits/s pour le mobile jusqu'à Mbps pour les applications fixes. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20sans%20fil%20de%20troisi%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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