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	This FAQ will be continually updated, and any new questions or suggestions are encouraged. What is personal telecommunication? What is mobility? Why have personal telecommunication services evolved? What is UPT? How is UPT different to a mobile phone? Is personal telecommunication limited to voice communication? What is personal about personal telecommunication? What is personal telecommunication? Personal telecommunication is a revolutionary way of providing telecommunication service. Personal telecommunication services are delivered to individuals independently of any line or terminal, allowing them to receive and make calls, irrespective of location or circumstance. Beyond call contactability, personal telecommunication offers individuals unprecedented control over their calls, enabling freedom, security and mobility in their telecommunication. Back to Top What is mobility? There are two types of mobility. Personal and terminal. Personal mobility enables a user to access all of their telecommunication services, and to make and receive calls, on any terminal. Personal mobility is terminal-independent mobility. In contrast, terminal mobility enables users to make and receive calls while they are moving. Terminal mobility is geographically-independent mobility. Back to Top Why have personal telecommunication services evolved? There are a number of key drivers that have influenced, and will continue to influence, the development of personal telecommunication. The development of intelligent network technology and standards has driven the development of the enabling technology for personal telecommunication. The deregulation of national markets, the introduction of number portability, and the need for low cost low/low risk entry strategies has driven the development of a supportive regulatory environment. The increasingly sophisticated needs of customers as well as the need to improve service differentiation has forced operators to look for a new product and marketing mix. Globalisation, high return investment strategies, and channel optimisation has framed the organisational context for advent of personal telecommunication development. Back to Top What is UPT? UPT is not really a product in itself, but a person based service design philosophy for delivering telecommunication. UPT is thus a synonym for personal telecommunication. UPT products deliver people telecommunication organisers. UPT is a term that was originally developed by the CCITT, to cover the development of a set of service capabilities that would cover all types of communication media across all types of equipment, whilst providing personal mobility. Back to Top How is UPT different to a mobile phone? UPT is a complimentary service to a mobile phone. UPT provides personal mobility, and a mobile phone provides terminal mobility. UPT adds value to a mobile phone. Because UPT is not a piece of equipment, it does not have a battery that can run out like a mobile phone, nor can it go out of mobile coverage. Even when a mobile phone is switched off or out of range, the user can receive their calls by directing them to another phone. Back to Top Is personal telecommunication limited to voice communication? No. All call types, telephone, fax, data, etc, will be eventually supported by the personal telecommunication services. Back to Top What is personal about personal telecommunication? Personal telecommunication services are personal or individual in design, delivery and operational support. Each service is designed with a personal and unique number, a personally definable set of features, and a range of personally preferred user interfaces.