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Glossary

1X

One Times Radio Transmission Technology (the “one times” refers to the frequency spectrum). Also known as Sprint PCS Vision. Supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153 kbps. Actual speed depends on the network conditions. Compare to 1xEV-DO.

1xEV-DO

A high-speed standard for cellular packet data communications. Also known as Sprint Power Vision.

1xEV-DO Rev. A supports Internet connections with data rates up to 3.1 Mbps (downlink from the network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are roughly 600-1300 kbps (downlink from the network) and 300-400 kbps (uplink to the network).

1xEV-DO Rev. 0 supports Internet connections with data rates up to 2.4 Mbps (downlink from the network) and 153 kbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are roughly 400-700 kbps (downlink from the network) and 40-80 kbps (uplink to the network)

Actual speed depends on the network conditions. Compare to 1X.

bps

bits per second—The actual data speed over the transmission medium.

broadband

High-speed wireless services optimized for data. Sprint Mobile Broadband is the next evolutionary step for the Sprint Power Vision Network.

CDMA

Code Division Multiple Access—A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal communications services, and other wireless networks. Wide channels (1.25 MHz) are obtained through spread spectrum transmissions, thus allowing many active users to share the same channel. Each user is assigned a unique digital code, which differentiates the individual conversations on the same channel.

dBm

decibels relative to 1 milliwatt

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