A smartphone combines cellular voice and text capabilities with a full mobile operating system, allowing users to run third-party applications, browse the internet, and access multimedia. These devices rely heavily on cellular data networks and Wi-Fi, driving the massive expansion of mobile broadband infrastructure. They incorporate multiple radios, touchscreens, and sensors into a single handheld unit.
We need to ensure the captive portal renders correctly on every major smartphone.
Related terms
Mobile data
Internet traffic routed over a cellular radio network instead of a local Wi-Fi connection.
App
A software application designed to run on a mobile device or specific operating system.
Cellular
Relating to a network architecture that divides a geographic area into multiple radio coverage zones.