(Telekom) In wireless telecommunications, roaming is a general term referring to the extension of connectivity service in a location that is different from the home location where the service was registered. Roaming ensures that the wireless device is kept connected to the network, without losing the connection. The term "roaming" originates from the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) sphere; the term "roaming" can also be applied to the CDMA technology. Traditional GSM Roaming is defined (cf. GSM Association Permanent Reference Document AA.39) as the ability for a cellular customer to automatically make and receive voice calls, send and receive data, or access other services, including home data services, when travelling outside the geographical coverage area of the home network, by means of using a visited network. This can be done by using a communication terminal or else just by using the subscriber identity in the visited network. Roaming is technically supported by mobility management, authentication, authorization and billing procedures
Moving seamlessly from one AP coverage area to another with no loss in connectivity is a standard feature with ZoomAir networking
A service offered by mobile communications network operators which allows a subscriber to use his/her radio or phone while in the service area of another carrier Roaming requires an agreement between operators of technologically compatible systems in individual markets to permit customers of either operator to access the other's systems
The ability of a wireless node to keep continuous connectivity to the network while moving from one physical location to another, served by a different Access Point
The Sympatico service has a feature - called "roaming" - which allows you to connect to the Internet from almost anywhere when travelling throughout Canada
within your home network, this means that your mobile phone automatically sets up communication procedures with different radio base stations when on the move International roaming means that you can use networks other than your own when traveling abroad
In connection with mobile telephones, to roam means to use the telephone both nationally and internationally on another mobile operator's network This is why roaming agreements are made between the mobile network operators
When moving from one wireless network access to another, one "roams" When you use a mobile phone as you walk down the street and you notice that the network strength drops and then gradually picks up again, chances are that you have just roamed from one wireless "cell" to another The same applies with wireless LANs When you move out of range of one access point, if there is another access point which is part of the same network, you will roam to it If there is no access point in the same network, your client will try to find another access point which you have access to, even if it is a totally different network In that case you not only roam across access points, but also across networks
Using your cellphone on networks other than the one to which you pay your monthly line rental In other words, using your phone abroad Roaming is available on all of the UK digital networks How many countries you can roam to will depend on the number of roaming agreements your network has signed, and on the type of phone you have access to Roaming must be requested from your network or airtime provider
The ability to take your phone outside of your home (local) area For instance, a Telecom Mobile can go with you to Europe, U S , Canada, Australia and more You keep your number, and all your services follow you
A method that enables subscribers of one wireless operator to use their handset in another carrier's service area Customers cannot roam on a network unless their home carrier and the visited operator have a roaming agreement and a user has compatible equipment
A service offered that allows subscribers to use the mobile phone and its services while travelling outside the UK
Using your wireless phone in an area outside its home coverage area There is usually an additional charge for roaming
It refers to when a user travels outside of his/her calling area It usually involves higher charges and long distance fees
The ability to use a cellular phone outside of your cellular or PCS company's service area
The ability of subscriber of mobile telecommunications services to place, maintain, and receive calls when they are located outside their designated home serving are