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GSM Communications

Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) is a high-quality digital cellular voice/data system that is rapidly becoming available world wide. To use GSM, you must have a compatible mobile phone, subscribe to the GSM service, use a GSM cable, and use GSM-compatible communications software.

GSM gives your modem both landline and GSM digital cellular capabilities.You can use your modem for data transfer through phone lines or for data transfer through your mobile phone. You can send and receive files, faxes, and Short Message Service (SMS) messages, and access online services and the Internet. You can make these data transfers anywhere within your GSM mobile service provider's coverage area. Refer to your GSM documentation information about configuring, connecting to, and using GSM.

If your mobile phone does not have GSM capabilities, contact your GSM network operator or mobile phone supplier for information on how to get and configure GSM services.

Compatible Mobile Phones

See the 3Com Web site at www.3com.com for information about phones compatible with GSM and your 3Com Megahertz modem.