Nwahs
11-10-2007, 01:30 AM
All the terms should be in alphabetical order. If you have a contribution, or correction, please post it in the thread. If you are looking for a specific word, you can either hit "Search this thread" in the top left corner, and it will highlight the word for you, or press Ctrl+F (Or Apple+F on a Mac) and type in the word. Contributions are always welcome!!
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Blocked Call – A wireless call that does not go through because the network is operating at maximum capacity. In this instance, a caller would hear a series of beeps indicating the call cannot be completed.
Capacity – The maximum number of voice calls or data traffic that a particular wireless facility can handle. Each wireless facility can only handle a finite amount of traffic at any given time.
Collocation – Locating the antennas of two or more wireless carriers on one facility (e.g. monopole); or locating a wireless facility on an existing structure (e.g. water tower or light standard).
Coverage Area – The geographic area which receives signal, and is serviced by a wireless facility.
Dead Spot or Dead Zone – A geographic area where there is no wireless coverage.
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) – A multi-structure wireless facility design consisting of multiple wireless nodes. The nodes are connected via a fiber optic cable or coaxial cable network to a hub. The wireless nodes can be attached to utility poles and other structures.
Dropped Call – A wireless call that disconnects or “drops” suddenly.
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) – An emergency service designed to provide additional protections for wireless phone users. Similar to the 9-1-1 service offered for wireline phones, E9-1-1 service provides the call-back number and approximate location of a distressed caller to emergency dispatchers.
FOTA - Firmware Over The Air: A common way cell phones and PDA's update their software to a newer version. This involves the mobile device downloading updated Firmware, through a GPRS, EDGE, or 3G data connection. The update usually comes from the wireless service provider, phone manufactorer, or a third-party service. More (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fota)
Hub – A switching and control center on a DAS network where the necessary connections are made to permit wireless service.
Micro-cell – A compact, single- or multi-structure wireless facility that offers limited coverage and capacity to a particular geography.
Multi-structure Wireless Facility – A wireless facility where all necessary equipment is placed on multiple structures throughout a geographic area (e.g. micro-cell or a distributed antenna system).
Node – A low-capacity wireless transmitter/receiver typically placed on utility or light poles as part of a DAS network.
Search Area – A geographic area in which a wireless carrier seeks to place a new wireless facility to provide new or improved service.
Single-structure Wireless Facility – A wireless facility where all necessary equipment is contained on a single structure (e.g. monopole; also known as a macro site).
Traffic – The volume or flow of voice and data communication over a wireless network.
Wireless Facility – The antenna(s) and other equipment necessary to provide wireless service for a particular site. A wireless facility is also known as a cell site or tower.
Wireless Network – An integrated connection of wireless facilities that allow customers to send and receive calls and/or transfer data.
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Blocked Call – A wireless call that does not go through because the network is operating at maximum capacity. In this instance, a caller would hear a series of beeps indicating the call cannot be completed.
Capacity – The maximum number of voice calls or data traffic that a particular wireless facility can handle. Each wireless facility can only handle a finite amount of traffic at any given time.
Collocation – Locating the antennas of two or more wireless carriers on one facility (e.g. monopole); or locating a wireless facility on an existing structure (e.g. water tower or light standard).
Coverage Area – The geographic area which receives signal, and is serviced by a wireless facility.
Dead Spot or Dead Zone – A geographic area where there is no wireless coverage.
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) – A multi-structure wireless facility design consisting of multiple wireless nodes. The nodes are connected via a fiber optic cable or coaxial cable network to a hub. The wireless nodes can be attached to utility poles and other structures.
Dropped Call – A wireless call that disconnects or “drops” suddenly.
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) – An emergency service designed to provide additional protections for wireless phone users. Similar to the 9-1-1 service offered for wireline phones, E9-1-1 service provides the call-back number and approximate location of a distressed caller to emergency dispatchers.
FOTA - Firmware Over The Air: A common way cell phones and PDA's update their software to a newer version. This involves the mobile device downloading updated Firmware, through a GPRS, EDGE, or 3G data connection. The update usually comes from the wireless service provider, phone manufactorer, or a third-party service. More (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fota)
Hub – A switching and control center on a DAS network where the necessary connections are made to permit wireless service.
Micro-cell – A compact, single- or multi-structure wireless facility that offers limited coverage and capacity to a particular geography.
Multi-structure Wireless Facility – A wireless facility where all necessary equipment is placed on multiple structures throughout a geographic area (e.g. micro-cell or a distributed antenna system).
Node – A low-capacity wireless transmitter/receiver typically placed on utility or light poles as part of a DAS network.
Search Area – A geographic area in which a wireless carrier seeks to place a new wireless facility to provide new or improved service.
Single-structure Wireless Facility – A wireless facility where all necessary equipment is contained on a single structure (e.g. monopole; also known as a macro site).
Traffic – The volume or flow of voice and data communication over a wireless network.
Wireless Facility – The antenna(s) and other equipment necessary to provide wireless service for a particular site. A wireless facility is also known as a cell site or tower.
Wireless Network – An integrated connection of wireless facilities that allow customers to send and receive calls and/or transfer data.