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Control channel

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

A logic channel carrying network information rather than the actual voice or data messages transmitted over the network.

Enhanced 911 (E911)

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911 service becomes E911 when automatic number identification and automatic location information from a wireless phone is provided to the 911 operator. Reimbursement, or cost recovery, is due to ...

Coverage

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

Refers to the region within which a paging receiver can reliably receive the transmission of the paging signals.

Enhanced data for gsm evolution (EDGE)

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

The final evolution of data communications within the GSM standard. Based on 8PSK modulation, EDGE provides 3G packet data throughput on GSM networks, and uses a new modulation scheme to enable data ...

Crosstalk

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Interference in a wireless communications system from other conversations in nearby cells using the same channel.

Enhanced specialised mobile radio (ESMR)

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

Digital SMR networks that provide dispatch, voice, and messaging and data services.

Customer acquisition cost

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

The average cost to a carrier of signing up an individual subscriber. Some of the factors included in the cost are handset subsidies, marketing, advertising and promotions.