Wireless Technology Terms, Glossary and Dictionary

IWF: Interworking Function

Interworking Function (IWF) is a technique for interfacing data between a wireless system and the telephone network. It usually involves the use of modems or data terminal adapters to convert the data transmitted over the air interface and mobile network to a format that can be recognized and carried by the public telecommunications network.

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IWF: Interworking Function