Explore the fascinating world of early 2000s mobile phone technology in this 27-minute conference talk that delves into the technical intricacies of WAP, SMS, monophonic ringtones, and 1-bit graphics. Learn about the complex mechanisms behind sending pictures and ringtones to vintage GSM mobile phones through technologies like WAP-Push, User Data Headers, Concatenated SMS, SMPP, and User Agent Profiles. Discover the journey of creating Blåmba, a Chaos ringtone provider inspired by historic services, and its successful debut at the Chaos Communication Camp 2023 with the C3GSM network. Gain insights into the functionality of WAP gateways, the transmission methods of ringtones, and various mobile phone capabilities from the GPRS era, while understanding how the Chaos community contributed to this nostalgic revival of Nokia phone features.
Behind the Scenes of a 2000s-Style Ringtone Provider - A Deep Dive into WAP, SMS and Mobile Technology
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Syllabus
38C3 - Blåmba! ☎️ Behind the scenes of a 2000s-style ringtone provider
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