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tty
A type of machine that allows people with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate over the phone using a keyboard and a viewing screen. It is sometimes called a TDD.
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analog signal
A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of a radio transmission to convey information.
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bandwidth
The capacity of a telecom line to carry signals. The necessary bandwidth is the amount of spectrum required to transmit the signal without distortion or loss of information. FCC rules require suppress [..]
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broadband
Broadband is a descriptive term for evolving digital technologies that provide consumers a signal switched facility offering integrated access to voice, high-speed data service, video-demand services, [..]
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calling party pays
A billing method in which a wireless phone caller pays only for making calls and not for receiving them. The standard American billing system requires wireless phone customers to pay for all calls mad [..]
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cellular technology
This term, often used for all wireless phones regardless of the technology they use, derives from cellular base stations that receive and transmit calls. Both cellular and PCS phones use cellular tech [..]
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closed captioning
A service for persons with hearing disabilities that translates television program dialog into written words on the television screen.
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commercial leased access
Manner through which independent video producers can access cable capacity for a fee.
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common carrier
In the telecommunications arena, the term used to describe a telephone company.
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