Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

WIN

Definition:

Wireless Intelligent Network. Term used by cellular carriers in the wireless industry. SS7 based, Standardization Activity
(IS‐53), MIN based value‐added services. Roughly equivalent to CAMEL in GSM networks.
 

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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3G

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

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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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WID (WID Solution)

Wireless Integration Device. A device that performs a protocol conversion function to allow for the transport of wireless data into the 9‐1‐1 system...

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