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a and b pcs blocks
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
The first two PCS licenses 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 licenses 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.
a/b switch
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
A feature found on cellular telephones permitting the user (when roaming away from home) to select either the "A" (non-wireline) carrier or the "B" (wireline) carrier.
access fee
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
A special fee that local telephone companies are allowed to charge all telephone customers for the right to connect with the local phone network. Cellular subscribers pay this fee along with a 3 ...
access line
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
A telephone line reaching from the telephone company central office to a point on a private premise. Usually equates to one customer line.
adjacent channel interference
Mobile communications; Mobile phones
Signal impairment to one frequency due to presence of another signal on a nearby frequency.
