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Ionising radiation

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Very high energy electromagnetic radiation that strips electrons away from their normal locations in atoms and molecules.

Iridium

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

First LEO-based global communications system backed by Motorola. Built primarily for voice transmissions, it was launched in 1998 and went into Chapter 11 in 1999.

Line

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

Traditional wired phone service. Voice, video and data transmission technology that relies on wires. Also called wireline.

Multiplexing

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

When multiple phone calls are carried in the same frequency band at the same time. In wireless, major multiplexing methods include TDMA and CDMA.

Lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion)

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

Lighter weight battery than earlier types, having relatively longer cycle life and generally do not suffer from memory effect.

Local calling area

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

The geographical area that a customer may call without incurring toll charges.

Local mulitpoint distribution service (LMDS)

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

Located in the 28 GHz and 31 GHz bands, LMDS is a broadband radio service designed to provide two-way transmission of voice, high-speed data and video (wireless cable TV).

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