What is iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network)?
Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN) is a wireless technology that was developed in 1994 by Motorola. An iDEN handset can function as a cellular phone, radio, pager, fax, speaker phone, and mobile Internet browser. iDEN handsets can store data from an office, or they can be used to download data from the user’s computer. One attractive feature of the iDEN unit is the fact that it can be programmed to respond to one’s voice. Units with iDEN support can also function as Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, enabling users to navigate efficiently. Some features, however, do not work with all providers. In addition, as with ordinary mobile phones, not all areas have the same features. On the other hand, phone, radio, and fax services function in all areas. iDEN phones can run software programmed in J2ME code. This allows iDEN units to expand functionally. With this special coding, an iDEN phone can even function as a portable gaming unit. iDEN phones use several communications t
