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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (OBRA 93)

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The first legislation authorising the FCC to auction spectrum.

Operators harmonisation Group (OHG)

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A worldwide organisation of operators and manufacturers dedicated to achieving a uniform standard for third-generation wireless systems.

Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA)

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A trade group representing PCS, SMR, private radio and other wireless users and carriers.

Project 25

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A joint government/industry standard setting effort to develop technical standards for the next generation of two-way communications equipment.

Public Utility Commission (PUC)

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The state regulatory body charged with regulating utilities, including telecommunications.

Public-Safety Answering Point (PSAP)

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The dispatch office that receives 911 calls from the public. A PSAP may be local fire or police department, an ambulance service or a regional office covering all services.

Pull SMS

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The ability to request services (e.g. ringtones or games) from a wireless handset via Wireless Internet. The service requested is sent back to the handset via SMS.