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PCS
Personal Communications Services—A cellular communication infrastructure
that uses a different frequency range than AMPS.
QNC
Quick Net Connect—A CDMA connection method that reduces call setup time for
circuit switched connections to the Internet.
roaming
A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from a cellular service
provider that is not the subscriber’s provider.
SMS
Short message services—A feature that allows users of a wireless device on a
wireless network to receive or transmit short electronic alphanumeric messages (up
to 160 characters, depending on the service provider).
TIA
Telecommunications Industry Association—A standards setting trade organi-
zation, whose members provide communications and information technology
products, systems, distribution services and professional services in the United
States and around the world. Consult
www.tiaonline.org.