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PCR

Program Clock Reference (MPEG)

PCS application

From a user-identity-module (UIM) perspective, the files, commands and data used to support PCS services. [T1.707-1998]

PCS number

A number that uniquely identifies a PCS user and is used to place or forward a call to that user. [T1.244-1995] Synonyms personal number, UPT number.

PCS session

That part of the card session dedicated to the PCS operation. [T1.707-1998]

PCS switching center

In personal communications service, a facility that (a) supports access-independent call control/service control, and connection control (switching) functions, and (b) is responsible for interconnection of access and network systems to support end-to-end services.
Note 1: The PCS switching center represents a collection of one or more network elements.
Note 2: The term "center" does not imply a physical location.

PCS System

In personal communications service, a collection of facilities that provides some combination of personal mobility, terminal mobility, and service profile management.
Note: As used here, "facilities" includes hardware, software, and network components such as transmission facilities, switching facilities, signaling facilities, and databases.

PCX

Private Communications Exchange

PD-FE

Policy Decision Functional Entity

PDF

Policy Decision Function

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