PCS

PCS/Digital PCS

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:46:25 +0000

PCS/Digital PCS (personal communications services)

A two-way, 1900 MHz digital voice, messaging and data service designed as the second generation of cellular that is lower power and uses higher frequency than regular cellular phones. Digital wireless telephone PCS phones can be less expensive and offer higher sound quality. "Digital PCS" is a redundancy, as all PCS are digital, but the phrase is used in marketing to distinguish PCS from Cellular. (Cingular) » read more »

F PCS Block

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:05:40 +0000

F PCS Block

The final PCS license that was auctioned by the FCC in January 1997. Each contains 10 MHz of spectrum in the 1900 MHz band and is based on BTA geographic partitions. The licenses were reserved for small businesses and entrepreneurs. (Cingular)

DCS 1800

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:56:10 +0000

DCS 1800 (digital cellular system)

A global system for mobile communications-based PCS network used outside of the U.S. (Cingular)

CTIA

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:47:31 +0000

CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association)

A trade group representing cellular, PCS and enhanced specialized mobile radio carriers. (Cingular)

An international nonprofit organization representing all sectors of wireless communications â€“ cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio. Founded in 1984, the CTIA represents service providers, manufacturers, wireless data and Internet companies and other contributors to the wireless universe.

In the U.S.A. the CTIA represents its members in dialogue with policy makers in the Executive Branch, in the Federal Communications Commission, in Congress, and on the state, regulatory, and legislative levels. CTIA distributes information to members, policymakers, the investment community, customers and the news media on the latest policy and technical developments. CTIA's industry committees provide leadership in the areas such as spectrum allocation, homeland security, taxation, safety and technology. The CTIA also operates an equipment testing and certification program, and runs a large anti-fraud program.

The CTIA headquarters is located in Washington, D.C..

AIN

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:39:54 +0000

AIN (advanced intelligent network)

A system that allows a wireless user to make and receive phone calls while roaming in areas outside the user's "home" network. AINs enables service providers to define, test and introduce new multimedia messaging, PCS and cell routing. (Cingular)