Abstract: A networking system for a mobile communication device. The system comprises a connection module for establishing a connection with a remote device using any of a plurality of communication protocols and a protocol selector for selecting a communication protocol from the plurality of communications protocols for use in attempting establishment of the connection. Each of the plurality of communications protocols have a pre-determined priority, and the selection means is configured to select a first of the protocols according to its priority. The connection module may be configured to establish the further connection in response to receipt of the request.