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wireless application protocol  

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  • Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) defines an open, universal standard for the delivery of the Internet and other value-added services to wireless networks and mobile communication devices such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). In general, WAP specifications encourage the creation of wireless devices that are compatible with each other, regardless of the manufacturer or service provider. [Source: Encyclopedia of New Media; Wireless Application Protocol]

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