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packet A short fixedlength block of data including a header that is
transmitted as a unit in a communications network.
PCS Personal Communications Services—A cellular communication
infrastructure that uses a different frequency range than AMPS.
roaming A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from
a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s provider.
RUIM Removable User Identity Module. By having a removable identity
card, CDMA users can change phones while keeping their phone
numbers by simply swapping the cards.
SMS Short message services—A feature that allows users of a
wireless device on a wireless network to receive or transmit short
electronic alphanumeric messages (up to 160 characters,
depending on the service provider).
system tray Usually located in the lower right corner of your screen
TIA Telecommunications Industry Association—A standards-setting
trade organization, whose members provide communications and
information technology products, systems, distribution services
and professional services in the United States and around the
world. Consult
www.tiaonline.org
.
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