Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

3G

Definition:

Third‐generation technology for wireless communication, providing the basis for wireless.

Cell Site

A transmitter/receiver location, operated by the wireless provider, through which radio links are established between the wireless system and the...

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WIN

Wireless Intelligent Network. Term used by cellular carriers in the wireless industry. SS7 based, Standardization Activity (IS‐53), MIN based...

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Cell Site/Sector Information

Cell sector location information for wireless E9‐1‐1 calls is identification information for the cell sector from which awireless 9‐1‐1 call has been...

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4G

Fourth‐generation technology for wireless communication, includes mobile communications and LTE (Long Term Evolution), are 3GPP specifications for...

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