Table of Contents:

Definition and Overview

1. Introduction

2. Benefits

3. Why Choose WAP?

4. Mobile-Originated Example of WAP Architecture

5. The Future of WAP

6. Summary

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Definition
Wireless application protocol (WAP) is an application environment and set of communication protocols for wireless devices designed to enable manufacturer-, vendor-, and technology-independent access to the Internet and advanced telephony services.

Overview
Positioned at a high level, this tutorial serves as an introduction to WAP, explaining its basic concept, benefits, architecture, and future.