Typically refers to a telecommunications service that transmits high-speed data rather than voice. Internet access is the most common data service, which may be provided by the telephone and cable companies as well as cellular carriers. Text messaging is a cellular data service.
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- Blog posts 2008-07-03
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- Blog posts 2008-07-03
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- Blog posts 2008-07-03
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- Blog posts 2008-07-02
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