Systems employing restricted radiation devices in which the radio frequency energy is conducted or guided along wires or in cables, including electric power and telephone lines. [NTIA]

Descriptive of a network or terminal that uses electromagnetic waves (including rf, infrared, laser, visible light-and acoustic energy) rather than wire conductors for telecommunications. [After T1.414-1998]

Terminal access to the network which uses wireless technology. [T
1. Rpt22-1993]

In personal communications service, interfacing with a network access point by means of a standardized air interface protocol without the use of a hardwired connection to the network.

A 10-digit number used for the purpose of routing an E911 call to the appropriate Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) when that call is originating from wireless equipment. The Emergency Services Routing Digit (ESRD) identifies the cell site and sector of the call origination in a wireless call scenario. The Emergency Services Routing Key (ESRK) uniquely identifies the call in… (Read More →)

The Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system refers to the voluntary emergency alerting system, whereby Commercial Mobile Service Providers may elect to transmit Alert Messages to the public. [FCC]

In Personal Communications Service (PCS), the assigning and controlling of wireless links for terminal network connections.
Note: Wireless mobility management provides an "alerting" function for call completion to a wireless terminal, monitors wireless link performance to determine when an automatic link transfer is required, and coordinates link transfers between wireless access interfaces.

A company that provides wireless telecommunication service to customers, e.g., cellular service providers, radio common carriers, paging companies. [T1.251-1996]

Any mobile terminal, mobile station, personal station, or personal terminal using non-fixed access to the network.

A term associated with a network or terminal that uses metallic wire conductors (and/or optical fibers) for telecommunications. [After T1.414-1998]