Understanding the Tower of Babble

You might know how to change the settings on your phone. You might even be an agile thumb typist capable of 20 words a minute on your short message service (SMS). But regardless of your proficiency with all things cellular, there’s no denying that the avalanche of hype and jargon can get confusing at times. Hopefully this brief guide will help clear the air. The best place to start is with an understanding that there are several layers of technology in the wireless world, each with different standards: