Chapter 14 Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
While the evolution of cellular networks has resulted in many mobile services, such services are primarily for voice. Mobile phone users do have the desire to access the Internet. Hence, efforts were made to enhance the capability of mobile phones and devices. In this chapter, we will discuss another commerical effort known as WAP, the Wireless Application Protocol.
WAP is an open protocol for wireless multimedia messaging. WAP allows the design of advanced, interactive, and real-time mobile services, such as mobile banking or Internet-based news and travel services. WAP [103] products include the Ericsson R320 phone with a WAP browser.
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