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cdmaOne

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

The name used by the CDMA Development Group (CDG) for CDMA networks (IS-95) using 2nd-generation digital technology.

Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA)

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

A trade group representing cellular, PCS and enhanced specialized mobile radio carriers. Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI): The carrier's data about a specific customer's service and ...

Communications Assistance to Law Enforcement Act (CALEA)

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

A 1994 law granting law enforcement agencies the ability to wiretap new digital networks and requiring wireless and wireline carriers to enable surveillance equipment use in digital networks.

European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)

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A standards-setting body in Europe. Also the standards body responsible for GSM.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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The federal government agency located in Washington, D.C. responsible for regulating telecommunications in the United States, including commercial and private wireless spectrum management.

Globalstar

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

Second major LEO-based global communications system; initially created for voice, it was launched in late 1999.

electronic serial number (ESN)

Mobile communications; Mobile phones

The unique identification number embedded in a wireless phone by the manufacturer. Each time a call is placed, the ESN is automatically transmitted to the base station so the wireless carrier's ...