Telecommunications Reference

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Definitions

Advanced intelligent networks

Systems that allow a wireless user to make and receive phone calls while roaming in areas outside the user's "home" network. These networks, which rely on computers and sophisticated switching techniques, also provide many Personal Communications Services features such as "one person/one phone."

Air Time

Actual time spent talking on the cellular telephone. Most carriers bill customers based on how many minutes of air time they use each month.

Alphanumeric

A message or other type of readout containing both letters ("alphas") and numbers ("numerics"). In cellular, "alphanumeric memory dial" is a special type of dial-from-memory option that displays both the name of the individual and that individual's phone number on the cellular phone handset. The name also can be recalled by using the letters on the phone keypad. By contrast, standard memory dial recalls numbers from number-only locations.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

A private organization that develops widely accepted standards for many pieces of modern day equipment.

Analog Technology

The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information. AM (amplitude modulation) and FM (frequency modulation) are the two most common methods of analog modulation. Voice messages are electronically replicated and amplified as they are carried from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna. A problem with this technology, however, is that the amplification procedure tends to pick up "noise," sometimes making the message difficult to hear. Traditionally, cellular phones have utilized analog transmission signals.(See "Digital Technology")

Antenna

Any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs, or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves.

Antenna Array

A group of antenna elements on the same geometric plane.

Antenna, Commercial

An antenna in any zoning district used in conjunction with a business, commercial enterprise, trade, calling, vocation, profession, occupation or means of livelihood, whether or not carried on for gain or profit, including, but not limited to public utilities, wireless telephone communications or privately owned or publicly supported AM or FM radio stations not otherwise exempt from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, cable television operations or television broadcast stations, but excluding FCC licensed amateur radio stations and standard television receive only (TVRO) non-parabolic antennas.

Antenna, Concealed

Also called disguised, camouflaged, "stealth" antennas, etc. These antennas are blended into the environment so as not to be seen or recognized. They include architecturally screened roof-mounted antenna, façade-mounted antenna as design features, "tree" poles which may appear to be palms or pines, clock towers, entry statement signage, and other types of concealment.

Antenna, Directional

Flat rectangular panels that typically don't exceed six square feet (6sf) [.5m²] with a maximum six feet (6') [2m] in length and two feet (2') [.5m] in width, and are typically, but not always, mounted to a triangular support structure atop a wood pole or steel monopole. Typically fifteen (15) panel antennas are required for each cellular facility. They can be exposed or concealed behind a radome cover.

Antenna, Dish (See Antenna, Parabolic)

Antenna Element

Individual components of an individual antenna.

Antenna, Groundmounted Parabolic

A parabolic antenna, the weight of which is fully or partially supported by an approved platform, framework, pole, or other structural system, which system is affixed or placed directly on or in the ground.

Antenna Height

The distance from the grade of the property at the base of the antenna or, in the case of a roof-mounted antenna, from the grade at the exterior base of the building, to the highest point of the antenna and its associated support structure when fully extended. The vertical distance between the highest point of a parabolic antenna when actuated to its most vertical position and the grade below, for a groundmounted parabolic antenna, and to the roof below for a rooftop parabolic antenna.

Antenna, Microwave Relay Parabolic

A transmitting and receiving antenna, typically parabolic, disc or double convex shaped with an active element external to the disc. that communicates by line of sight with another similar antenna or a geosynchronous orbiting satellite.

Antenna, Noncommercial

A television receive only (TVRO) parabolic or nonparabolic antenna in any district.

Antenna, Non-Roof-Mounted (NRMA) (See Antenna Structure, Free-standing)

Antenna, Nonparabolic

An individual array or group of arrays used to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic signals, including, but not limited to radio waves related to amateur radio stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and microwaves related to wireless telephone communications.

Antenna, Omnidirectional

Cylindrical shaped antenna which transmits and receives in 360 degrees. This antenna typically does not exceed three and one-half inches (31/2") [9cm] in diameter and ranges from two feet (2') [.5m] to fifteen feet (15') [4.5m] in height. Also called "stick antenna" and "whip antenna."

Antenna Parabolic

A parabolic, semi-parabolic, disc, convex or double-convex shaped accessory structure, including, but not limited to, a main dish and covering, feedhorn, receiving element, structural supports and all other components thereof, which transmits and/or receives television signals or electromagnetic waves by line of sight with another similar antenna or a geosynchronous or orbiting satellite. Because of their shape and function, they are often also called "dish" antennas, microwave dishes, and satellite dishes.

Antenna, Roof-Mounted (RMA) (See Co-location)

Antenna, Satellite

Any antenna used to receive and/or transmit radio or television signals from orbiting communications satellites.

Antenna, Satellite Earth Station

A parabolic or dish-shaped antenna or any other apparatus or device that is designed for the purpose of receiving radio waves.
Comment: Many local ordinances have attempted to control the location and size of satellite antennas for aesthetic reasons. Recent court cases have ruled that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations have preempted local control over these devices or at least require them to be treated as any other antenna (Alsan Technology v. Zoning Board of Adjustment, 235 N.J. Super. 471; Nationwide v. Zoning Board of Adjustment, 243 N.J. Super. 18).
Local control of satellite antennas may be upheld if the local ordinance is crafted to meet the following three-point test:

1. The ordinance should not differentiate between satellite dish antennas and other types of antennas;
2. There should be a reasonable, clearly defined health, safety, and/or aesthetic objective as the basis for the ordinance; and
3. The ordinance should not impose unreasonable limitations on reception or impose costs on the user disproportionate to total investment in antenna equipment and installation.

Antenna Satellite Uplink

A commercial parabolic antenna which receives and transmits electromagnetic waves by line of sight with geosynchronous orbiting satellites.

Antenna Structure

An antenna array and its associated support structure, such as a mast or tower, but not to include a suspended simple wire antenna, that is used for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic signals, including but not limited to radio waves and microwaves.

Antenna Structure, Freestanding

An antenna structure or mast that is not attached to a building, fence or other such structure. Freestanding antenna structures include communications towers, wooden utility poles, standard or decorative concrete and steel monopoles.

Antenna Structure, Lattice

Free-standing or guyed (wire ground connections) steel structure frame.

Antenna Structure, Monopole

A tubular antenna structure made of metal, reinforced concrete, or wood.

Antenna, TVRO

A television receive only (TVRO) parabolic or nonparabolic antenna. A standard roof-mounted antenna array and its associated support structure, that is used solely to receive broadcast television signals.

Antenna, Vertical Whip

A pole or single element vertical antenna no more than three inches (3") [7.5cm] in diameter, and its associated support structure.

Automatic Vehicle Monitoring (AVM)

The use of nonvoice signaling methods from and to vehicles to make known at fixed points the location of the vehicles. AVM systems may also transmit status and instructional messages related to the vehicles involved.

Band

A clearly defined range of radio frequencies dedicated to a particular purpose.

Bandwidth

A relative range of frequencies that can carry a signal without distortion on a transmission medium.

Base Station (Base Transceiver Station, BTS)

A fixed station at a specified site authorized to communicate with mobile stations. Base stations are usually housed in metal cabinets or small structures within close proximity to the antenna structure.

Basic Trading Area (BTA)

A service area designed by Rand McNally and adopted by the FCC to promote the rapid deployment and ubiquitous coverage of Personal Communications Services (PCS) and a variety of services and providers. There are 493 BTAs in the United States.

California State Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

The CPUC regulates those telecommunications which are also considered public utilities. Where the telecommunications service being provided is a public utility, such as telephone service, including local, long distance or cellular telephone service, then those services fall under CPUC jurisdiction.

California Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA)

An organization for private sector telecommunications service providers.

Cell

The basic geographic unit of a cellular system. Also, the basis for the generic industry term "cellular." A city or county is divided into smaller "cells," each of which is equipped with a low-powered radio transmitter/receiver. The cells can vary in size depending upon terrain, capacity demands, etc. By controlling the transmission power, the radio frequencies assigned to one cell can be limited to the boundaries of that cell. When a cellular phone moves from one cell toward another, a computer at the Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) monitors the movement and at the proper time, transfers or hands off the phone call to the new cell and another radio frequency. The handoff is performed so quickly that it's not noticeable to the callers.

Cell Sites

1. Capacity Site

   Shorter telecommunications structures that cover smaller areas with a more concentrated demand. Capacity sites serve to increase the capacity when surrounding sites have reached their practical channel limits.

2. Coverage Site

   Higher telecommunications structures covering a larger geographic area, but with a lower service demand. Coverage sites serve to expand coverage in large areas or in areas with difficult terrains and to enhance coverage for portable systems. Coverage sites allow users to make and maintain calls as they travel.

3. Transition Site

   Transition sites are needed for frequency re-use. Tall monopoles create a problem in frequency re-use because they "see" everything. In order to control frequency re-use problems, these tall sites must be removed and replaced temporarily by transition sites. Transition sites allow the cellular company to increase capacity and maintain coverage simultaneously.

Cellular

Common carrier mobile telephones operating in the 850 MHz region.

Cellular Carriers Association of California (CCAC)

Organization devoted to cellular issues in California.

Cellular digit Packet Data (CDPD)

Technology that allows data files to be broken into a number of "packets" and sent along idle channels of existing cellular voice networks.

Cellular Geographical Service Area (CGSR)

The actual area in which a cellular company provides cellular service. This area may be somewhat smaller than the MSA surrounding it.

Cellular Service

Two-way voice and data communications through hand-held, portable, and car mounted phones. Geographic coverage areas for cellular service are very large, and can cover cities, counties, and entire states.

Channel

A path along which a communications signal is transmitted.

Code division multiple access (CDMA)

a spread-spectrum approach to digital transmission. With CDMA, each conversation is digitized and then tagged with a code. The mobile phone is then instructed to decipher only a particular code to pluck the right conversation off the air. The process can be compared in some ways to an English-speaking person picking out in a crowded room of French speakers the only other person who is speaking English.

Co-location

1. Siting multiple antenna structures within the same local area. Also called "antenna farms."
2. Multiple antennas attached to an existing or proposed freestanding antenna structure. Also called donor sites and "piggy-backing."
3. Roof-mount antenna (RMA) attached to the top of a building or other structure.
4. Façade-mount in which the antenna is attached to (an) exterior wall(s) of a building or other structure.
5. Enclosed in which the antenna facility is entirely contained within a building primarily occupied by another permitted use. Types 3, 4, & 5 are tenant improvements (TI).

Co-location Issues

Co-location may be problematic to accommodate the following technical, service and aesthetic concerns.

1. Co-location may create signal interference both horizontally and vertically requiring additional area or height. Twenty feet (20') [6m] is the ideal platform separation, and the cumulative effect of adding multiple platforms (beanstalk effect) may have a more significant aesthetic impact than individual sites.
2. Antenna structural design may not allow additional weight or wind loads from future antennas without significant modification and potential visual impacts.
3. The more aesthetically treated monopoles do not have external handholds and attachments for servicing. To service these antennas, the entire structure must be lowered. Maintenance and repairs to one antenna would also disrupt service to the other telecommunications system(s).
4. In the permitting of the original site, it may not be infeasible to plan for future co-location. How many sites per location? How many antennas per structure? How high a structure to accommodate multiple antennas? This is further complicated by terms of the master lease.
5. Liability concerning personnel injury or antenna damage becomes an issue with shared sites.
6. Whereas single antenna structures may be visually attenuated, an antenna "farm" or "forest" could have a more significant visual impact.
7. Multiple users will have compounded problems in adapting to new technologies.

Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS)

The regulatory classification that the FCC uses to govern all commercial wireless service providers including Personal Communications Services, cellular and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio.

Data Service

The electronic transfer of data or digital information.

Digital Technology (See Analog Technology)

Data (including voice messages) are converted into digits that represent sound intensities at specific points in time. Because natural pauses in the conversation are eliminated, (1) the background noise that is generally heard in the analog system becomes inaudible, and (2) more capacity becomes available from the same amount of spectrum, thus reducing the need for new sites. There are two forms of digital technology: 1) Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and 2) Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA). Both of these forms of digital technology render multiple access over one frequency, or channel.

Donor Site (See Co-location)

E-mail (Electronic mail)

The electronic transfer and storage of written messages.

Earth Station

A telecommunication facility that transmits to and/or receives signals from an orbiting satellite.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The ability of equipment or systems to be used in their intended environment within designed efficiency levels without causing or receiving degradation due to unintentional electromagnetic interference. Proper shielding of devices reduces interference.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)

Though often referred to as radiation, EMFs do not actually radiate out from a source. Rather, they are best described as local electric and magnetic fields that envelop the surrounding space. The most ubiquitous source of EMFs is from the movement and consumption of electric power-transmission lines, household appliances, electronic devices, and lighting. (See Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation)

Electronic Serial Number (ESN)

Each cellular phone is assigned an ESN, which is automatically transmitted to the base station every time a cellular call is placed. The Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) checks the ESN to make sure it is valid, that the phone has not been reported stolen, that the user's monthly bill has been paid, etc., before permitting the call to go through.

Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR)

A PCS that offers two-way voice and data communications through hand-held and car mounted phones and through wireless modems incorporated into devices such as portable computers and electronic notebooks. ESMR is expected to offer many enhanced features such as voice mail and call waiting. Geographic service coverage areas are anticipated to be very large, and may cover cities, counties, and entire states.

Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) Radiation

Energy transmitted from electric power such as overhead powerlines, electrical wiring, and electrical appliances. ELF is a component of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs). (See Electromagnetic Fields)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The FAA also has a limited role in the regulation of telecommunications tower sites. Their review focuses on the height and location of towers to prevent interference with aircraft operations.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The federal government agency that licenses most radio services. FCC regulations supersede some of the authority of local jurisdictions to regulate telecommunications facilities. The FCC has primary regulatory control over telecommunications facilities through its powers to control interstate commerce and specifically through the Federal Communications Act which established the FCC to provide a comprehensive national system to regulate radio frequency transmissions and related facilities. [FCC Rules and Regulations: Part 90 (Abridged) Private Land Mobile Radio Services.]

Flower Tower

A monopole design with arching panels resembling a flower. (See "antenna structure, monopole")

Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)

Method of radio transmission that allows multiple users to access a group of radio frequency bands without interference.

General Order 159 (A) (G.O. 159)

"Rules Relating to the Construction of Cellular Radiotelephone Facilities in California" from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California.

Gigahertz (Ghz)

Billions of Hertz.

Groupe Speciale Mobile (GSM) (now translated in English as Global Standard for Mobile)

The Pan-European digital cellular system standard.

Hertz

A measurement of electromagnetic energy, equivalent to one "wave" or cycle per second.

integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN)

Previously called Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR).

Imaging

The transmission of still images such as faxes, pictures, or slides.

Information Skyway

The informal name for wireless telecommunications including PCS, cellular, and others. The origin of this name is Information Highway which refers to the flow of electronic information.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

Professional organization which, among other activities, provides recommendations regarding EMF and RFR safety.

Interference, Harmful

Any emission, radiation, or induction which specifically degrades, obstructs, or interrupts the service provided by such stations.

Kilohertz (kHz)

Thousands of Hertz.

Land Mobile Radio Service

A regularly interacting group of base, mobile and associated control and fixed relay stations intended to provide land mobile radio communications service over a single area of operation.

Mast (See Antenna Structure)

Megahertz (Mhz)

Millions of Hertz.

Major Trading Area (MTA)

A Personal Communications Services area designed by Rand McNally and adopted by the FCC. There are 51 MTAs in the United States.

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

An MSA denotes one of the 306 largest urban population markets as designated by the U.S. government. Two cellular operators are licensed in each MSA.

Mobile Data

A PCS that is expected to provide two-way wireless communication of text, voice messages, and potentially video messages among computers, personal digital assistants, and databases. Mobile data services can be provided by a number of technologies such as cellular, PTS, mobile satellite, and ESMR, as well as networks built exclusively for data PCS applications.

Mobile Satellite

A PCS that is anticipated to provide two-way voice and data communications using satellites, hand-held phones, and wireless modems incorporated into devices such as notebook computers. It is expected that Mobile Satellite services will offer enhanced features such as call waiting and voice mail. Geographic service coverage is anticipated to be larger than most PCS and may even be world-wide. A single satellite can provide coverage to the whole United States.

Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) (also called Main Switching Office MSO)

The central computer that connects a cellular phone call to the public telephone network. The MTSO controls the entire system's operations, including monitoring calls, billing and handoffs.

Monopalm

A simulated palm tree monopole.

(See Antenna Structure, Monopole)

Monopole

(See Antenna Structure, Monopole)

Narrowband PCS

Services that are expected to include advanced voice paging, two-way acknowledgement paging, data messaging, and both one-way and two-way messaging and facsimile.

Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation (NIER)

Non-ionizing radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation. It includes ordinary light which we can see, and infrared radiation, which we sense as heat. Another type of non-ionizing radiation which our bodies ordinarily cannot detect is radiofreqency (RF) radiation, including radio and TV signals and microwaves. (See Electromagnetic Fields)

Paging

A one-way communications service from a base station to mobile or fixed receivers that provide signaling or information transfer by such means as tone, tone-voice, tactile, optical readout, etc. A PCS that provides primarily one way voice and data communications such as a voice or electronic message, or a data transfer, to a pager or a device such as a laptop computer with a built in pager. Geographic service coverage areas for paging are very large with some paging providers offering nation-wide coverage.

Personal Communications Services (PCS)

FCC terminology describing intelligent, digital wireless, personal two-way communications systems. A broad range of telecommunications services that enable people and devices to communicate independent of location. PCS networks and devices operate over a wide range of frequencies assigned and authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Personal Digital Assistant or Personal Communicator

Portable computing devices capable of transmitting data. These devices make possible services such as paging, data messaging, electronic mail, stock quotations, handwriting recognition, personal computing, facsimile, date book and other information handling capabilities.

Personal Mobility

A feature that may be offered by some PCS which tracks and routes calls and information to specific people rather than specific locations.

Personal Number or Universal Number

A telephone number that is assigned to a person and not a geographic location such as a residence or a business.

POP

Short for population. One "POP" equals one person. In the wireless industry, systems are valued financially based on the population of the market served.

Private Carrier

An entity licensed in the private services and authorized to provide communications service to other private services on a commercial basis.

Radiodetermination

The determination of position, or the obtaining of information relating to position, by means of the propagation of radio waves.

Radiofacsimile

A system of radiocommunication for the transmission of fixed images, with or without half-tones, with a view to their reproduction in a permanent form.

Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR)

Radiofrequency Radiation is one of several types of electromagnetic radiation consisting of waves of electric and magnetic energy moving together through space. These waves are generated by the movement of electrical charges. For example, the movement of a charge in a transmitting radio antenna, i.e., the alternating current, creates electromagnetic waves that radiate away from the antenna and can be picked up by a receiving antenna.

Reception Window

The area within the direct line between a satellite antenna and those orbiting communications satellites carrying available programming.

Rural Service Area

One of the 428 FCC-designated rural markets across the United States. An area with low capacity requirements and large coverage requirements.

Shadowing Effect (Shadow)

Area in which a radio signal transmitted from a particular location is received poorly or not at all due to natural or manmade obstructions.

Smart Card

A credit card-like device capable of storing and transferring information regarding the card's user to communications devices such as hand-held and car phones, notebook computers, and personal digital assistants. This information could include how the user would like their phone calls handled, method of payment, and the user's personal number.

Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR)

Private business service using mobile radiotelephone and base stations communicating via the public phone network.

Stealth Sites

Stealth sites are architecturally blended into the existing environment. They may be hidden in a church bell tower. They may be surrounded by a water tower. They may could be covered by a silo. Wherever these antennas are, nobody can see that they are antennas. (See "antenna, concealed" and "co-location")

Stick Antenna

(See "antenna, omnidirectional")

Telecommand

The transmission of non-voice signals for the purpose of remotely controlling a device.

Telecommunications Facilities

Communications towers, antennas and the necessary appurtenances. A land use that sends and/or receives radio frequency signals, including antennas, microwave dishes or horns, structures or towers to support receiving and/or transmitting devices, accessory development and structures, and the land on which they all are situated.

Telecommunications Site

The defined area subject to review, under any land use permit application request for communication facilities.

Telecommunications Tower

Any structure which is used to transmit or receive electromagnetic communications signals or which supports such a device. Private radio and TV receiving antennas for residential use are specifically excluded.

Telepoint

A PCS that can provide either one or two way voice and data communications through hand-held phones and electronic devices such as electronic notebooks. It is anticipated that telepoint services will cover smaller geographic areas and offer fewer features than other PCS such as cellular and PTS, at a lower price.

Tenant Improvement (TI) (See Co-location)

Tenant improvements include roof-mounted antennas, façade-mounted antennas, and other types of antennas integrated into existing structures.

Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) (See Digital Technology)

A method of digital wireless communications transmission allowing a large number of users to access (in sequence) a single radio frequency channel without interference by allocating unique time slots to each user within each channel.

Video Mail

The electronic storage and transfer of voice and motion video messages.

Voice-activated dialing

A feature that permits you to dial a phone number by speaking it to your wireless phone instead of punching it in yourself. The feature contributes to convenience as well as driving safety.

Voice Mail (also called voice messaging)

The electronic storage or transfer of audible messages.

Whip Antenna

(See "antenna, omnidirectional")

Wireless LANs

Wireless Local Area Networks (LANs) provide wireless connections for devices such as portable computers and personal digital assistants to other devices and to databases. Wire LANs are expected to be built for private user groups such as a business within a small coverage area such as a business campus or downtown area.

Wireless PBX (Private Branch Exchange)

Wireless PBX is a PCS which is essentially a wireless business telephone. It is expected that Wireless PBX service will provide the same features that desktop business telephones currently provide such as voice mail and three-way teleconferencing. The phone handset will be cordless, with the user able to both make and receive calls wherever he or she may be within a service coverage area. Coverage areas for Wireless PBX are anticipated to be primarily within buildings and in defined outdoor areas such as a business campus or a neighborhood.

Abbreviations

Organizations

American Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA)
1150 18th NW, Suite 250
Tel 202/331-7773
Fax 202/331-9062

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco CA 94102
Tel 415/703-2782
Fax 415/703-1758

Cellular Carriers Association of California (CCAC)
1225 Eight Street, Suite 550
Sacramento California 95814
Tel 916/553-5810
Fax 916/553-5811

Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA)
1250 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.,
Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel 202/785-0081
Fax 202/785-0721
WWW http://www.wireless-apps.com/ctia/index.html
Cellular Industry Report
Cellular Technology Report

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Los Angeles Office
Cerritos Corp. Tower
18000 Studebaker Road Rm 660
Cerritos CA 90701-3684
Tel 310/809-2096
Fax 310/865-0736
WWW http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/wirehome.html
Sheryl Wilkerson
Tel (202) 418-1902
E-mail swilkers@fcc.gov

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) (Union Internationale des Telecommunications UIT)
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Tel 22 7305111
Fax 22 7305785
Telecommunication

National Association of Cellular Agents (NACA)
6128 Snowden
Mesa AZ 85215
Tel (713) 522-0528 & (800) 820-2284
Fax (800) 820-2284
Cellular Agent

Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA)
1501 Duke Street
Alexandria VA 22314-3450
Tel 703/739-0300
Fax 703/836-1608
WWW http://www.pcia.com

PCIA Bulletin
PCIA Journal

Tele-Communications Association (TCA)
701 N. Haven Avenue, Suite 200
Ontario CA 91764-4925
Tel (909) 945-1122
Fax (909) 483-3888
New Connections

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
2001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 800
Washington DC 20006-1813
Tel (202) 457-4912
Fax (202) 457-4939
TX 595236 USTSACGO
Industry Pulse

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Karen Brinkman, Associate Chief
Tel (202) 418-0783
E-mail kbrinkma@fcc.gov
Steve Markendorff, Chief of the Broadband Branch
Tel (202) 418-0620
E-mail smarkend@fcc.gov

Publications

Advanced Wireless Communications
Telecom Publishing Group
1101 King Street, Suite 444
Box 1455
Alexandria VA 22313-20555
Tel 1 800/452-8011

Cellular Business
Intertec Publishing Corp.
P.O. Box 12901
Overland Park KS 66282-2901
Tel (913) 341-1300

IEEE Communications Magazine
IEEE Personal Communications
IEEE Service Center
446 Hoes Lane
Piscataway NJ 08855-13311
Tel (908) 981-0060

InfoTEXT
Informational Technology Division
American Planning Association
c/o Keith International
22690 Cactus Avenue, Suite 300
Moreno Valley CA 92553
Tel (909) 653-0234
Fax (909) 653-5308

Mobile Phone News
Mobile Satellite News
Phillips Business Information, Inc.
12051 Seven Locks Road
Potomac MD 20856
Tel 1 800/777-5006

Radio Communications Report (RCR)
RCR Publications Inc.
777 East Speer Boulevard
Denver Colorado 80203
Tel 1 800/678-9595

Telecommunications
Horizon House Publications
P.O. Box 850949
Braintree Massachusetts 02185-0949
E-mail telecom@world.com

Telephony
Telephony
P.O. Box 12976
Overland Park Kansas 66282-9940
E-mail 4944254@mcimail.com

Wireless Cellular
Wireless PCS Telecommunication
Wireless Telecommunications
Information Gatekeepers Inc.
214 Harvard Avenue
Boston MA 02134
Tel 1 800/323-1088

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