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take rate
The number of subscribers to a service - typically expressed in a percentage of those taking the service divided by the total number of people who could take the service. If a community fiber network [..]
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wi-fi
This is a suite of protocols that allow wireless devices to exchange information using unlicensed frequencies. Equipment carrying the Wi-Fi brand is interoperable. Recently, a number of cities and som [..]
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usf
Universal Service Fund - a federal program with four programs: high cost (subsidizes the high cost of services in rural areas), low income (includes Lifeline and Link Up discounts to those in poverty) [..]
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upstream
Internet connections have two components - a downstream and upstream. Upstream refers to the rate at which the user's computer can send data to the Internet. DSL and cable networks frequently off [..]
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triple-play
The three main services offered over these networks - television, phone services, and Internet access. Turns out that many people like to get all three from the same service provider on the same bill. [..]
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telepresence
This term refers to a variety of attempts to use modern technology to make it seem like a person in a remote location is in the room. The more bandwidth available, the more realistic the remote person [..]
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telco
Telephone company - a provider of telecommunications services such as voice (telephony) and data services. Also called common carriers or LECs (Local Exchange Carriers); ILECs are incumbent providers, [..]
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t1
A data circuit that transmits at 1.544 Mbps.
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quadruple play
Triple-play with cell phone service. Only a few companies are starting to offer this - combining the now standard triple-play (television, phone, and Internet access) with a cell phone plan.
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rus
Rural Utilities Service - a branch of the US Department of Agriculture. RUS offers loans to entities deploying broadband in rural areas.
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