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IT284 Unit 5 Glossary of Terms
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 2
08/22/2010

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1G: First generation
Definition
Analog cellular, introduced in the late 1970's.
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2G: Second generation
Definition
Multiple digital systems - improved the transmission quality, system capacity and coverage of 1G.
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3G: Third generation
Definition
GSM evolution from GSM9000 to GSM with intelligent network services.
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3GPP
Definition
Third-generation Partnership Project of ETSI to make UMTS a global technology.
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B3G
Definition
Beyond 3rd Generation
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EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution)
Definition
Radio based high-speed mobile data standards.
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HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data)
Definition
Wireless data protocol allowing data transmissions up to 38.4 kilobits per second or even faster over GSM networks by allocating up to eight time slots to a single user.
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QoS
Definition
Quality of Service.
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UTRAN (UMTS Radio Access Network)
Definition
Radio access network based on the UTRA standard.
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UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
Definition
Europe's approach to standardization for third-generation cellular systems.
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