jdmchico
06-04-2007, 05:52 PM
Blocked Call – A wireless call that does not go through because the network is operating at maximum capacity. In this instance, a caller would hear a series of beeps indicating the call cannot be completed.
Capacity – The maximum number of voice calls or data traffic that a particular wireless facility can handle. Each wireless facility can only handle a finite amount of traffic at any given time.
Collocation – Locating the antennas of two or more wireless carriers on one facility (e.g. monopole); or locating a wireless facility on an existing structure (e.g. water tower or light standard).
Coverage Area – The geographic area serviced by a wireless facility.
Dead Spot or Dead Zone – A geographic area where there is no wireless coverage.
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) – A multi-structure wireless facility design consisting of multiple wireless nodes. The nodes are connected via a fiber optic cable or coaxial cable network to a hub. The wireless nodes can be attached to utility poles and other structures.
Dropped Call – A wireless call that disconnects or “drops” suddenly.
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) – An emergency service designed to provide additional protections for wireless phone users. Similar to the 9-1-1 service offered for wireline phones, E9-1-1 service provides the call-back number and approximate location of a distressed caller to emergency dispatchers.
Hotspot @ Home - Unlimted Nationwide Calling* (Using youur home Wi-Fi Network - connects automatically once the Hotspot @ Home wireless router has been set up and you've saved the network to your phone. Set is a one-time process; the phone connects automatically after that.
Used at @ T-mo HotSpot locations*
Use current mobile phone network*
Hub – A switching and control center on a DAS network where the necessary connections are made to permit wireless service.
Micro-cell – A compact, single- or multi-structure wireless facility that offers limited coverage and capacity to a particular geography.
Multi-structure Wireless Facility – A wireless facility where all necessary equipment is placed on multiple structures throughout a geographic area (e.g. micro-cell or a distributed antenna system).
Node – A low-capacity wireless transmitter/receiver typically placed on utility or light poles as part of a DAS network.
Search Area – A geographic area in which a wireless carrier seeks to place a new wireless facility to provide new or improved service.
Single-structure Wireless Facility – A wireless facility where all necessary equipment is contained on a single structure (e.g. monopole; also known as a macro site).
Traffic – The volume or flow of voice and data communication over a wireless network.
Wireless Facility – The antenna(s) and other equipment necessary to provide wireless service for a particular site. A wireless facility is also known as a cell site or tower.
Wireless Network – An integrated connection of wireless facilities that allow customers to send and receive calls and/or transfer data.
-------------T-Mobile Short Codes----------------------
Phone Code: *#06# - Shows IMEI on phone
Enter these codes into your phone and hit "send" key.
All short codes are free of charge for use on all handsets regardless of branding or manufacture.
Roaming status (domestic or internationally) does not change your ability to use these codes.
#BAL# or #225# - Displays current postpaid balance.
Sample: $100.00 recieved on 01/01/06. Current balance $100.00 is due 02/01/06.
#MSG# or #674# - Displays SMS/MMS used.
Sample: As of 01-01 12:00 PM 100 Used, unlim Remaining. Bill Close: 01/20
#MIN# or #646# - Displays minutes used.
Sample: As of 01-01 12:00 PM 100 Whenever (Shared) minutes used. Bill Close: 01/20
#NUM# or #686# - Displays phone number of current SIM.
Sample: Your T-Mobile number is 206-555-1212
*NUM or *686 - plays back phone number of current SIM. Works on most of the network.
#PWO# or #796# - Turns voicemail security on or off.
Sample: Voicemail password has been turned ON/OFF. To turn this feature ON/OFF, dial #PWO# again.
#PWD# or #793# - Resets voicemail password.
Sample: Your voicemail password has been reset to the last 4 digits of your mobile number.
#999# - Prepaid balance.
Sample: Your T-Mobile To Go Account balance is 573 minutes or $171.94 USD.
*ADD or *233 - Add minutes to your prepaid T-Mobile To Go account with a credit card or electronic check.
----------------------- GSM Short Codes ---------------------------------------
Call forwarding/diversionCommand string
Description
##002#
Unregister all call diversions
**004*PhoneNumber#
Set all configured call diversions to PhoneNumber
##004#
Unregister all configured call diversions
**21*PhoneNumber#
Register and activate divert all calls to PhoneNumber
*21#
Activate divert all calls
#21#
Deactivate divert all calls
##21#
Unregister divert all calls
*#21#
Check status of divert all calls
**61*PhoneNumber#
Register and activate divert on no answer to PhoneNumber
*61#
Activate divert on no answer
#61#
Deactivate divert on no answer
##61#
Unregister divert on no answer
*#61#
Check status of divert on no answer
**62*PhoneNumber#
Register and activate divert on not reachable
*62#
Activate divert on not reachable
#62#
Deactivate divert on not reachable
##62#
Unregister divert on not reachable
*#62#
Check status of divert on not reachable
**67*PhoneNumber#
Register and activate divert on busy
*67#
Activate divert on busy
#67#
Deactivate divert on busy
##67#
Unregister divert on busy
*#67#
Check status of divert on busy
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Capacity – The maximum number of voice calls or data traffic that a particular wireless facility can handle. Each wireless facility can only handle a finite amount of traffic at any given time.
Collocation – Locating the antennas of two or more wireless carriers on one facility (e.g. monopole); or locating a wireless facility on an existing structure (e.g. water tower or light standard).
Coverage Area – The geographic area serviced by a wireless facility.
Dead Spot or Dead Zone – A geographic area where there is no wireless coverage.
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) – A multi-structure wireless facility design consisting of multiple wireless nodes. The nodes are connected via a fiber optic cable or coaxial cable network to a hub. The wireless nodes can be attached to utility poles and other structures.
Dropped Call – A wireless call that disconnects or “drops” suddenly.
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) – An emergency service designed to provide additional protections for wireless phone users. Similar to the 9-1-1 service offered for wireline phones, E9-1-1 service provides the call-back number and approximate location of a distressed caller to emergency dispatchers.
Hotspot @ Home - Unlimted Nationwide Calling* (Using youur home Wi-Fi Network - connects automatically once the Hotspot @ Home wireless router has been set up and you've saved the network to your phone. Set is a one-time process; the phone connects automatically after that.
Used at @ T-mo HotSpot locations*
Use current mobile phone network*
Hub – A switching and control center on a DAS network where the necessary connections are made to permit wireless service.
Micro-cell – A compact, single- or multi-structure wireless facility that offers limited coverage and capacity to a particular geography.
Multi-structure Wireless Facility – A wireless facility where all necessary equipment is placed on multiple structures throughout a geographic area (e.g. micro-cell or a distributed antenna system).
Node – A low-capacity wireless transmitter/receiver typically placed on utility or light poles as part of a DAS network.
Search Area – A geographic area in which a wireless carrier seeks to place a new wireless facility to provide new or improved service.
Single-structure Wireless Facility – A wireless facility where all necessary equipment is contained on a single structure (e.g. monopole; also known as a macro site).
Traffic – The volume or flow of voice and data communication over a wireless network.
Wireless Facility – The antenna(s) and other equipment necessary to provide wireless service for a particular site. A wireless facility is also known as a cell site or tower.
Wireless Network – An integrated connection of wireless facilities that allow customers to send and receive calls and/or transfer data.
-------------T-Mobile Short Codes----------------------
Phone Code: *#06# - Shows IMEI on phone
Enter these codes into your phone and hit "send" key.
All short codes are free of charge for use on all handsets regardless of branding or manufacture.
Roaming status (domestic or internationally) does not change your ability to use these codes.
#BAL# or #225# - Displays current postpaid balance.
Sample: $100.00 recieved on 01/01/06. Current balance $100.00 is due 02/01/06.
#MSG# or #674# - Displays SMS/MMS used.
Sample: As of 01-01 12:00 PM 100 Used, unlim Remaining. Bill Close: 01/20
#MIN# or #646# - Displays minutes used.
Sample: As of 01-01 12:00 PM 100 Whenever (Shared) minutes used. Bill Close: 01/20
#NUM# or #686# - Displays phone number of current SIM.
Sample: Your T-Mobile number is 206-555-1212
*NUM or *686 - plays back phone number of current SIM. Works on most of the network.
#PWO# or #796# - Turns voicemail security on or off.
Sample: Voicemail password has been turned ON/OFF. To turn this feature ON/OFF, dial #PWO# again.
#PWD# or #793# - Resets voicemail password.
Sample: Your voicemail password has been reset to the last 4 digits of your mobile number.
#999# - Prepaid balance.
Sample: Your T-Mobile To Go Account balance is 573 minutes or $171.94 USD.
*ADD or *233 - Add minutes to your prepaid T-Mobile To Go account with a credit card or electronic check.
----------------------- GSM Short Codes ---------------------------------------
Call forwarding/diversionCommand string
Description
##002#
Unregister all call diversions
**004*PhoneNumber#
Set all configured call diversions to PhoneNumber
##004#
Unregister all configured call diversions
**21*PhoneNumber#
Register and activate divert all calls to PhoneNumber
*21#
Activate divert all calls
#21#
Deactivate divert all calls
##21#
Unregister divert all calls
*#21#
Check status of divert all calls
**61*PhoneNumber#
Register and activate divert on no answer to PhoneNumber
*61#
Activate divert on no answer
#61#
Deactivate divert on no answer
##61#
Unregister divert on no answer
*#61#
Check status of divert on no answer
**62*PhoneNumber#
Register and activate divert on not reachable
*62#
Activate divert on not reachable
#62#
Deactivate divert on not reachable
##62#
Unregister divert on not reachable
*#62#
Check status of divert on not reachable
**67*PhoneNumber#
Register and activate divert on busy
*67#
Activate divert on busy
#67#
Deactivate divert on busy
##67#
Unregister divert on busy
*#67#
Check status of divert on busy
Mod Note: These numbers are being moved to the wiki and this thread will be dealt with in attempt to create a more orderly and organized forum. The staff at T-mobileSignal will do our best to ensure posters do not lose post counts over this. Thank you