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B carrier
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
Most areas of the US have two cellular carriers, each of which operates on a different frequency band. One is designated the "A" carrier and the other is designated the "B" carrier. In some markets ...
Bandwidth
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
The capacity of a telecom line to carry signals. A greater bandwidth indicates the ability to transmit a greater amount of data over a given period of time.
Base station
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
The central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with mobile radiotelephone sets within a given range (typically a cell site).
2g
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
Second generation of mobile wireless, which utilises various digital protocols, including GSM, CDMA, TDMA, iDEN, and PDC.
A and b pcs blocks
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
The first two PCS licences that were auctioned by the FCC in March 1995. Each contains 30 MHz of spectrum in the 1900 MHz band and is based on MTA geographic partitions.
A block
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
In early 1981, the FCC announced that it would approve two licences in each wireless market: a non-wireline company (which became known as the "A" side carrier), and a wireline company (the "B" side ...
A-key
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
A secret number issued to a cellular phone that is used in conjunction with a subscriber's shared secret data information for authentication.
