Chapter 3 - Home and personal communication systems

Question	Answer
GIS	Geographical information systems Displays geographical information e.g. Mapping applications such Google earth
Broadband	Broadband modems connect to the internet using a high-speed data link
Bluetooth	Can be used to operate a wireless system and share files between digital devices
satellite	used to send data signals to, and from, several satellites orbiting the earth
Wireless	Enables you to connect to the internet in public places. Can be used in the home with a wireless router.
Mobile	Using a mobile phone or USB you can connect to the internet via a mobile telephone company
Dial-up	Dial-up modems connect to a telephone. They then dial the telephone number of your ISP

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