Glossary
PCS
Personal Communications Services—A cellular communication infrastructure that uses a different frequency range than AMPS.
QNC
Quick Net Connect—A CDMA connection method that reduces call setup time for circuit switched connections to the Internet.
roaming
A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s provider.
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).
TIA
Telecommunications Industry Association—A standards setting trade organi- zation, 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.
