Glossary of CDMA Terms

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access - the technology used

MSL - Master Subsidy Lock code - provides access to higher programming areas

SID - System Identifier - what set of towers you are using

MSN - Mobile Subscriber Number - your phone number

MSID - Mobile Subscriber IDentifier - how your phone is identified to the towers and network

PRL - Preferred Roaming List - a list of cell sites for your phone to find when no signal is available

ESN - Electronic Serial Number

MVNO- Mobile Virtual Network Operator - Like Amp'd, they own no cell sites but use other's networks to provide service

OTA - Over The Air

FOTA - Firmware Over The Air

VZW - Verizon Wireless

USCC - U.S. Cellular Corporation

MPT - Motorola Phone Tools

MSU - Motorola Software Update - get it directly from Motorola - Motorola Software Update.exe

QPST - Qualcomm Phone Support Tool. Software for putting phone in suspend mode (in order to use a program like p2k seem) and pull stuff like your phonebook, PRL, data settings, etc.
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