GLOSARIO

DE

TELEFONÍA

CELULAR

María Libinia Armando

2006
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1. 1g: In mobile telephony, first-generation systems were analog, circuit-switched.

Voice links were poor, handoff unreliable, capacity low, and security non-existent.
sistema de primera generación
2. 2g: The most common type of phone nowadays. 2G phones deliver both voice and
data transmissions, but primarily focus on voice communications. Data connections
using the wireless phone are similar to dial-up connections using an older modem and
speeds are quite slow.
sistema de segunda generación
3. 3g: In mobile telephony, third-generation systems support much higher data rates,
measured in Mbps, intended for applications other than voice. 3G networks trials will
support bandwidth-hungry applications such as full-motion video, video-
conferencing and full Internet access.
sistema de tercera generación
4. access fee: An access fee is charged by the local telephone companies to all
telephone customers for the right to connect with a local phone network.
tarifa de acceso
5. access number: You dial your access number to use your phone card. It is usually
a toll free number.
número de acceso
6. accessories: A wide variety of additional pieces of equipment to enhance the
productivity of wireless phones including extra batteries and rapid or desktop battery
chargers, headset kits, car kits, carrying cases and belt clips.
accesorios
7. activation fee: The initial set up fee to turn on a cell phone so that it can operate
within the selected carrier network.
tarifa de activación 
8. activation: It is the process that creates a customer’s account, assigns it a phone
number, and programs the handset to ready it for sending and receiving calls.
activación
9. adjacent channel interference: ACI refers to interference caused by the energy
from a transmitting channel spilling over into an adjacent channel. This interference
can be minimized by applying filters to the transmitting and receiving ends or by
simply using non-adjacent frequency channels within a cell. Cellular systems
typically transmit on non-adjacent frequencies within a cell in order to prevent
adjacent channel interference.
interferencia del canal adyacente
10. advanced mobile phone service: AMPS represents the original technology system
used for wireless networks.
servicio avanzado de telefonía móvil
11. air interface: It is the operating system of a wireless network.
interfaz aire
12. airtime: Actual time spent talking on your cellular phone. In general, most cellular
phone companies charge you from the time you hit the send button until you hit the
end button (i.e., you pay to listen to a ringing signal, but only if someone answers).
GSM phone companies generally charge actual talk time and not time listening to
ringing signals. You are not charged for listening to busy signals or if your call is not
answered.
tiempo aire
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13. alert: Constant 10 KHz signaling tone sent on the reverse voice channel (by the
mobile), in an analog conversation, while the mobile phone is ringing.
alerta
14. alphanumeric display: A display capable of containing letters and numbers, but
not graphics.
pantalla alfanumérica
15. alphanumeric memory dial: It is a special type of dial-from-memory option that
displays both the name of the individual and that individual's phone number on the
mobile phone handset. The name also can be recalled by using the letters on the
phone keypad. By contrast, standard memory dial recalls numbers from number-only
locations.
memoria de discado alfanumérica
16. alphanumeric: A message or other type of readout containing both letters
("alphas") and numbers ("numerics").
alfanumérico
17. am: Amplitude Modulation. The simplest carrier modulation technique where the
RF carrier's amplitude envelope is modulated.
amplitud modulada
18. analog: Built in the 1980's, analog technology allows a cell phone to transmit by
sending voice, video, and data signals that are continually changing. Analog is a
method of modulating radio signals so that they can transmit voice or data
information. The newer versions of cellular phones are digital.
análogo
19. antenna: A physical device for sending or receiving radio signals. Antennas come
in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some wireless phones contain built-in antennas.
Many phone owners also use car antennas to boost reception and transmission.
antena
20. anti-jam: A communication signal that is designed to resist interference or
jamming.
antiinterferencia
21. arm™: ARM chips are commonly used in cell phones and PDAs. They’re very
small, process data quickly, and use little energy.
chips arm™
22. asynchronous transfer mode: ATM is a way to send transmissions by starting and
stopping transmissions with a code rather than sending transmissions at specific time
intervals as in synchronous mode. Asynchronous communication devices do not have
to be synchronized with a clocking signal, which is required with synchronous
transmission.
modo de transferencia asíncrono
23. attenuation: The weakening of the RF signal due to being partially blocked or
absorbed. Attenuation is heavily dependent on the frequency of the RF transmission
and on the physical characteristics of the material that the transmission interacts with.
For example, high frequency microwave transmissions are severely attenuated by
rain, but lower frequency cellular transmissions are not.
atenuación
24. audio text: It is a pre-recorded message heard by system users.
audio texto
25. automated attendant: The automated attendant is the computerized replacement
for a human operator that answers and directs calls by playing greetings and
responding to touch tones.
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asistente automatizado
26. automatic call distributor: ACD is a system that handles incoming call traffic,
sending calls to the first available station within predefined groups. If all stations are
busy, a recorded message is played and the call is put in queue until a station
becomes available.
distribuidor automático de llamadas entrantes
27. automatic number identification: ANI is a service feature in which the directory
number or equipment number of a calling station is automatically obtained.
identificación del número de teléfono llamante
28. b channel: Message-bearing 64 Kbps digital channel specified in the ISDN
standards. B channels are used for digital transmission of high speed data and video.
canal B
29. band: It is a range of radio frequencies between two defined limits which are used
in wireless communications. 800 to 1900 MHz is the band used for CDMA (61).
banda
30. base station: A transmission and reception station for handling cellular traffic.
Usually consists of one or more receive/transmit antennae, microwave dish, and
electronic circuitry. Also referred to as a cell site, since it holds one or more tx/rx
cells. Base stations are constructed and placed on high buildings, hydro towers,
monopoles, or other structures with a good elevation above the area to be covered.
Several base stations within an area form a wireless network.
estación base
31. batteries: All cellular phones need a battery to operate. Most cell phone handset
units will accept a "standard" or "extended" battery, with additional output of the
extended adding to the length of time the battery will power the handset.
batería
32. belt clip: An attachment for a cell phone to 'hook'. Many incorporate a cover for
the protection of the cell phone, and some of these covers provide intended protection
from Radio Frequency or RF type radiation.
clip para cinturón
33. bluetooth: It is an exciting new technology that allows devices such as mobile
phones, Lap Top computers, digital cameras, personal digital assistants, and other
portable devices to communicate with each other without using cables to connect
them.
bluetooth
34. broadband: A communications channel that has a bandwidth greater than 64
kilobits per second and that can provide higher speed data communications than a
standard telephone circuit (Also known as wide band).
banda ancha
35. call blocking: When activated, automatically sends callers to voicemail and gives
them the option of leaving a message.
bloqueador de llamadas
36. call display: It allows you to see a caller’s name and number on your handset
display, but only if the caller is listed in your phonebook. Also called caller ID.
identificador de llamadas
37. call forwarding: A feature permitting the user to program a phone to ring at an
alternate location; call forwarding may be in effect at all times or just when a
particular phone is busy or does not answer.
transferencia de llamadas
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38. call hold: A feature allowing the user to put one caller on hold while other calls are
made or answered.
llamada en espera
39. call park: A feature allowing a call for a busy extension to be put into a hold-like
state until someone at that extension or another extension becomes free to answer it.
The call is brought out of "park" by dialing a special code.
estacionamiento de llamadas
40. call record: A record stored on tape containing mobile number, dialed digits, time
stamp information, and other data needed to bill or 'ticket' a cellular phone call.
historial de llamadas
41. call screening: It asks the caller for a name before forwarding the call to you.
When you answer, the system announces you have a caller waiting and plays the
name left by the caller. You then have the option of taking the call or not.
filtrado de llamadas
42. call transfer: A feature allowing a call to be transferred to another phone.
transferencia de llamadas
43. call waiting: A feature allowing the subscriber to be alerted of another call during a
current conversation. The user can answer the call waiting, but cannot connect all
parties (connecting all parties is considered a conference call).
llamada en espera
44. caller display: System found on digital mobile phones whereby the number of an
incoming caller is displayed on-screen before the phone is answered.
identificador de llamada
45. caller id: A feature that displays the name and/or number of the calling party either
on a wireless phone screen or a separate device (as is often the case with a landline
phone). Virtually all digital phones, as well as many analog phones, have this
capability, which may be activated by a wireless service provider.
identificador de llamadas
46. calling plan: A package of services offered by wireless service providers that
outlines the activation charge, monthly charges, per-minute air time charges, roaming
charges, local service and area as well as additional service charges (such as caller
ID, call waiting or voicemail).
plan de llamadas
47. card: Standard defining the format of an electronic business card. All devices
supporting cards can exchange information such as phone numbers and addresses.
For instance, a user with a card-aware phonebook application on a handheld
computer can easily transfer names and phone numbers to a card-aware mobile
phone.
tarjeta
48. carrier: Also known as service provider or operator, a carrier is the
communications company that provides wireless telecommunications services, using
equipment, to transmit the frequencies upon which the cell phone calls, signals and
data are carried.
proveedor de servicios
operador
49. case: They are available for all popular cell phones. Cases protect the cell phone,
and make carrying your phone easier. Cell phone cases are usually cowhide leather,
vinyl, or reflective material to protect your phone.
estuche
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50. cell: It is the basic geographic unit of a cellular system and the basis for the generic
industry term "cellular.” A city or county is divided into small "cells," each of which
is equipped with a low-powered radio transmitter/receiver. By controlling the
transmission power and the radio frequencies assigned from one cell to another, a
computer at the Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) monitors the
movement and transfers the phone call to another cell and another radio frequency as
needed.
célula
51. cellular digital packet data: CDPD is a specification for supporting wireless
access to the Internet and other public packet-switched networks. Cellular phone and
modem providers that offer CDPD support make it possible for mobile users to get
access to the Internet at up to 19.2 Kbps.
datos de paquetes digitales celulares
52. cellular geographic service area: CGSA is the actual area in which a cellular
company provides cellular service.
área geográfica de servicio celular
53. cellular: In wireless communications, cellular basically refers to the structure of the
wireless transmission networks which are comprised of cells or transmission sites.
The terms "cellular phone" or "cell phone" are used interchangeably to refer to
wireless phones. Within the wireless industry, cellular is also used to refer to non-
PCS products and services.
celular
54. channel: A communications pathway that may take the form of a connection
established over wireless, wired, or fiber optic facilities. Also known as circuit.
canal
55. charger: Chargers are often referred to as "overnight" or "rapid", with overnight
chargers fully charging in eight to ten hours from beginning of cycle. They fill at a
low charge rate, and sometimes lack the safety features of preventing overcharge
because batteries can better withstand low charging current. Rapid chargers recharge
the battery or batteries more quickly. The charge is not continuous; rather, it is
reduced as the battery reaches full charge. There are also solar type cell phone battery
chargers on the market.
cargador
56. circuit: A communications pathway that may take the form of a connection
established over wireless, wired, or fiber optic facilities. Also known as channel.
circuito
57. circuit-switching: Means of creating a connection by setting up a dedicated end-to-
end circuit, which remains open for the duration of the communication.
conmutador de circuito
58. clone: Whereby a ‘cloned’ analog cell phone is illegally re-chipped with an ESN
belonging to another.
clon
59. closed system: A computer or communications system whose technical
specifications are withheld from distributors, users and other third parties. Closed
systems are available only from the manufacturer and its authorized dealers; cloning
of closed systems is not tolerated. Buyers of a closed system are limited to the
applications programs that the system manufacturer chooses to develop or support.
Also known as a proprietary system.
sistema cerrado
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60. co-channel interference: It refers to the interference caused between two cells
transmitting on the same frequency within a network. Since co-channel interference
is caused by another cell transmitting the same frequency, you cannot simply filter
out the interference. You can only minimize the co-channel interference through
proper cellular network design. A cellular network must be designed to maximize the
C/I ratio. The C/I ratio is the carrier-to-co-channel interference ratio. One of the ways
to maximize the C/I ratio is to increase the frequency re-use distance, i.e., increase
the distance between cells using the same set of transmission frequencies. The C/I
ratio in part determines the frequency re-use distance of a cellular network.
interferencia cocanal
61. code division multiple access: CDMA is one of several digital wireless
transmission methods in which signals are encoded using a pseudo-random sequence
- which corresponds to a different communication channel - which the receiver also
knows and can use to decode the received signal. CDMA is one of several "spread
spectrum" techniques. CDMA offers improvements over analog transmission in the
areas of reduced call dropping, battery power conservation, more secure transmission
and increased service options.
acceso múltiple por división de código
62. codec: Short for "compressor/decompressor"; refers to the hardware in a cell phone
and in the cell network that compresses digitized voice prior to transmission, takes
received compressed voice and decompresses it prior to passing it to either a cell
phone speaker or into a wire line system. Codec allows the cell network to essentially
pass a lot of data in compressed form to permit additional users on the system and to
save bandwidth. The idea behind codec is that human voices are highly lossy and a
significant amount of the conversation can be removed since human ears can fill in
the removed gaps at the other end.
codec
63. co-location: A common site where you will find multiple antennas. For carriers to
be able to provide excellent service to the consumer, their antennas may need to be in
certain areas of a cell. Some companies will act as brokers or cell site managers. This
allows for the arranging of cell sites and coordinating many carriers' antennas at a
single cell site.
co-locación
64. commercial mobile radio service provider: CMRSP is an FCC classification for
any wireless carrier or license owner whose wireless service is connected to the
public switched telephone network and/or is operated for profit. Wireless services
that are offered to the public are classified as CMRS, unlike private systems which
are classified as “Private Mobile Services.”
proveedor de servicios comerciales móviles
65. communicator: A generic name for information centric mobile phones. In effect, it
is a fully featured personal digital assistant and mobile phone in one unit.
comunicador
66. conference call: A telephone call among three or more parties. The sound quality
of conference calls is typically degraded by a loss of sound over the telephone lines
unless bridged and amplified before re-transmission.
llamada en conferencia
67. connection fee: A connection fee is charged against the balance of your phone
card, every time a connection is made. Some phone cards do not charge a connection
fee, but those cards have higher per-minute rates.
tarifa de conexión
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68. constructive interference: Interference that occurs when waves occupying the
same space combine to form a single stronger wave. The strength of the composite
wave depends on the how close in phase the two component waves are. For example,
if you transmitted two waves of the same phase, each with an amplitude of 10, they
would combine into a composite wave of amplitude 20, but two waves slightly out of
phase would combine into a composite wave of amplitude less than 20.
interferencia constructiva
69. consultative committee on international telephone: CCIT is the principal
international standards-writing body for digital telecom networks (ISDN).
comité consultivo internacional de telefonía
70. content provider: A company that provides services to mobile phone users or
network operators. These services could be shopping, web surfing, chat rooms,
playing games, accessing data such as music and books through a server.
proveedor de servicios
operador
71. control channel: A channel used for transmission of digital control information
from a base station to a cellular phone (forward control channel) or from a cellular
phone to a base station (reverse control channel).
canal de control
72. cover: Protective cell phone covers protect your phone and also give your cell
phone a unique appearance, or fashion statement.
carcasa
73. coverage area: It is the area which a wireless network company offers service for
their cell phone subscribers and the area in which a cell phone can make or receive
calls.
área de cobertura
74. data cable: Sometimes referred to as an I/O cable, a data cable is used to connect a
data enabled satellite phone to a laptop. As with other forms of mobile data, this
enables the user to send and receive data, e-mails and also to browse the Internet. As
the information is being received via a satellite phone, the data is accessible from the
most remote regions of the planet.
cable de datos
75. data connectivity: It is the cell phone’s capacity to be connected to the Internet in
order to transmit data.
conectividad de datos
76. data services: The ability to access services such as e-mail, faxes and SMS
messages using a wireless phone or communicator.
servicios de datos
77. db: Abbreviation for decibel. The decibel is the standard unit of measure for
expressing the amount of signal power gained or lost in the course of a transmission.
decibel
78. dedicated line: A communications circuit or channel provided for the exclusive use
of a particular subscriber. Also known as a private line.
línea privada
79. demodulator: The circuit in a receiver which is used to recover the intelligence
(audio) from a signal. Also known as detector.
demodulador
80. desktop charger: Cradle for holding a phone upright while it is charging.
base de recarga
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81. destructive interference: Interference that occurs when waves occupying the same
space combine to form a single weaker wave. This type of interference occurs when
waves out of phase combine to form a composite wave which is weaker than any of it
is component waves. For example, if you transmitted two waves that were exactly
180 degrees out of phase, each with an amplitude of 10, they would completely
cancel each other out.
interferencia destructiva
82. digital bandwidth: The amount or volume of data that may be sent through a
channel, measured in bits per second, without distortion.
ancho de banda digital
83. digital enhanced cordless telecommunication: DECT is the digital standard for
cordless phones. Using 120 channels over 10 frequencies, these cordless phones offer
speech quality which is vastly superior to that offered by traditional analog cordless
phones.
telecomunicaciones inalámbricas digitales mejoradas
84. digital modulation: A method of encoding information for transmission that will
eventually replace analog transmission. Digital modulation reduces voice to binary
code -the zeros and ones of computer language. At the receiving end, the information
is reconverted. Digital transmission offers stronger reception, less static, greater call
handling capacity, fewer dropped calls, improved call privacy, and the potential for
additional voice and data service such as fax and computer data transmission.
modulación digital
85. digital subscriber line: DSL is a digital line connecting the subscriber’s terminal
to the serving company’s central office, providing multiple communications channels
able to carry both voice and data communications simultaneously.
línea de abonado digital
86. digital: A method of decoding information for transmission. Information, or in this
case, a voice conversation, is turned into a series of digital bits - the 0s and 1s of
computer binary language. At the receiving end, the information is reconverted. One
of the main advantages of digital cell phones is that they allow several cell phones in
the same area to use the same frequency simultaneously. Digital wireless technology
has been replacing analog technology, because digital delivers more capacity and
supports more applications, as well as offers better sound quality, and more secure
signals.
digital
87. direct sequence: A pseudorandom code is added to the data signal which increases
the modulation rate and signal bandwidth. This spreading of the energy over a wide
bandwidth looks like a low level signal to other users in the band. The receiver must
know the PN code transmitted and be synchronized to the code to assemble each data
bit.
secuencia directa
88. disconnect fee: Some card companies charge a disconnect fee. This is a hidden
charge which is charged against your balance, just like a connection fee, every time
you hang up. Not all cards charge this.
tarifa de desconexión
89. discontinuous transmission: Battery-saving feature on some phones. When
switched on, it conserves power by turning off transmission during pauses in speech.
However, it impairs sound quality.
transmisión discontinua
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90. dual band: Dual band mobile phones can work on networks that operate on
different frequency bands. This is useful if you move between areas covered by
different networks. Also known as dual mode.
banda dual
91. dual mode: Dual mode mobile phones have more than one air interface and hence
can work on more than one network. One example is phones that operate on both
digital and analog networks. They are quite useful if you want the advantages of a
digital phone, but regularly visit areas where analog is the only service available.
Also known as dual band.
modo dual
92. dual tone multi frequency: Facility for sending multi-frequency tones across the
network from a phone. Each number, when pressed, transmits its own individual
sound. Necessary for accessing some network features (such as voicemail) or for
some information services.
multifrecuencia de tono dual
93. duplex: Simultaneous transmission in both directions; sometimes referred to as full
duplex to differentiate it from half duplex, which is alternating transmission in each
direction. Transmission in only one direction is called simplex transmission.
duplex
94. electronic serial number: Assigned by the wireless manufacture, an ESN is a
unique serial identification number programmed into your mobile device. Each time
a call is placed, the ESN is transmitted to a nearby base station so the wireless carrier
can validate the call. The ESN is electronically monitored to help prevent fraud.
número serial electrónico
95. encoder/decoder: A device used to transform signals from an originating terminal
into groups of digital pulses representing letters, numerals, or specific symbols, and
transform incoming digital pulses into the form required by the receiving terminal.
codificador/decodificador
96. face plate: A cover that fits around the pushbuttons of a phone. Many wireless
phone models offer changeable, colored faceplates. Some can be changed by the user.
Others must be changed at the place of purchase or an authorized service center. Face
plates come in many different colors. Designs with your favorite music group, flags,
even lights that flash when the mobile phone rings are available.
carcasa
97. facilities: Transmission lines, switches and other physical components used to
provide telephone service.
instalaciones
98. fast key: Button on a phone that allows you to dial a number just by pressing this
one key. Also known as one-touch memory.
discado rápido
99. federal communications commission: FCC is the government agency responsible
for regulating telecommunications in the United States, located in Washington, D.C.
Their responsibilities for public radio communications, such as cellular, include
allocation of frequencies, the development of regulations that govern their use and
monitoring to ensure that regulations are followed.
comisión federal de comunicaciones
100. fiber optics: Technology based on thin filaments of glass or other transparent
materials used as the medium for transmitting coded light pulses that represent data,
image and sound. Fiber optic technology offers extremely high transmission speeds.
fibra óptica
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101. flash memory: A flash memory chip saves data without using energy; it is erasable
and re-programmable.
memoria flash
102. forced disconnect: A call processing function that forces termination of a call,
usually not at the mobile subscriber's request.
desconexión forzada
103. four-wire line: A two-way transmission circuit using two pairs of conductors, to
allow full duplex (simultaneous) conversation without multiplexing.
línea de cuatro cables
104. free space loss: This is simply the power loss of the signal as a result of the signal
spreading out as it travels through space. As a wave travels, it spreads out its power
over space, i.e., as the wave front spreads, so does its power.
pérdida de espacio libre
105. frequency division multiple access: FDMA systems transmit one voice circuit per
channel. Each conversation gets its own, unique, radio channel. The channels are
relatively narrow, usually 30 KHz or less and are defined as either transmit or receive
channels. A full duplex conversation requires a transmit & receive channel pair. For
example, if a FDMA system had 200 channels, the system could handle 100
simultaneously full duplex conversations. (100 channels for transmitting and 100
channels for receiving).
acceso múltiple por división de frecuencia
106. frequency: The frequency of a signal is determined by the number of times a wave-
like radio signal changes from the very positive to the very negative charge per
second.
frecuencia
107. general packet radio service: GPRS is a packet-switched technology that enables
high-speed wireless Internet and other data communications. GPRS offers a tenfold
increase in data speed over previous technologies, up to 115kbit/s (in theory). Typical
real-world speeds are around 30-40 Kbps. Using a packet switching, subscribers are
always connected and always on-line. GPRS is considered a 2.5G technology.
servicio general de radio por paquetes
108. ghz: A commonly-used acronym for GigaHertz. One GigaHertz is equal to a billion
hertz.
gigahertz
109. grade-of-service: A measure of what percentage of calls placed through an
exchange fail to be completed due to congestion of that exchange. In cellular, a 2%
GOS is considered acceptable.
calidad del servicio
110. gsm: Stands for Global System for Mobiles and is the international standard for
wireless technology. GSM allows users to utilize one phone and one number in many
countries throughout the world. GSM is a digital technology and therefore the call
quality is of a very high standard. Calls are always clear and the network is very
secure.
sistema global para las comunicaciones móviles
111. hands free kit: With Hands-Free Kits, you can use your cell phone in your car
without taking your hands from the wheel, or your eyes from the road. A mounted
speaker and microphone provide you with a speakerphone in your vehicle, which can
also be set to automatically pick up. The portable hands free uses a cigarette lighter
male plug, while mounted hands free cell phone kits connect permanently to the
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vehicle's power supply. Wireless hands-free kits allow the use of your cellular phone
without interfering with driving.
equipo de manos libres
112. harmonic filter: Used in the base-station and subscriber transmitter circuits to
remove unwanted harmonics from being transmitted and radiated by the antenna.
filtro armónico
113. headset: A headset consists of an earpiece and a microphone that connect to a
handset via a wire, and allow the wearer to talk on the phone in hands free mode.
auriculares
114. high speed circuit switched data: HSCSD is used to make a permanent
connection between callers. This connection now makes it possible to exchange data.
HSCSD is more suited to applications such as videoconferencing and multimedia
since it is circuit switched.
datos con conmutación de circuitos a alta velocidad
115. home coverage area: The area in which one may make cellular calls without
incurring long distance or roaming charges. Some cell phones are activated with
nationwide long distance coverage, but still have a local coverage area which is
called home.
área de cobertura local
116. i-mode: Proprietary packet-based information service for mobile phones. I-mode
delivers information (such as mobile banking, and train timetable) to mobile phones.
i-mode
117. incoming call: A call placed by another party to your wireless phone. In virtually
all current wireless phone service plans, the owner of the wireless phone pays for all
calls, both incoming (calls from others) and outgoing (placed by you).
llamada entrante
118. infrared port: It allows cell phones and other devices to connect to each other for
various purposes. Infrared is a wireless technology that uses a beam of invisible light
to transmit information.
puerto infrarrojo
119. infrastructure: All parts of the cellular system, excluding the subscriber. Includes
the MTSO, Base Stations, Cell Sites, and all links between them.
infraestructura
120. integrated services digital network: ISDN is an evolving international standard
for the second generation of integrated services digital networks. Broadband ISDN
services will be carried on fiber-optic networks that employ packet switching in a
standardized fashion to integrate voice, data, monochrome, and color facsimile
images and one-way and two-way monochrome and color video for local and long
distance transmission.
red digital de servicios integrados
121. interactive voice response: Interactive voice response is a voice processing system
that allows callers to input unique identifying data, either by pressing certain digits
on the touchtone phone or via speech recognition, and the system responds with the
requested information. i.e., telephone banking.
respuesta interactiva de voz
122. interconnection fee: An interconnection fee is charged if a wireless call is routed
through a landline.
tarifa de interconexión
123. interconnection: Connecting one wireless network to another, such as linking a
wireless carrier's network with a local telephone company’s network.
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interconexión
124. interface: It refers to the method, or the piece of equipment, that interconnects
units or systems that may not be directly compatible.
interfaz
125. international calling service: It is a long-distance service that is used for calling
countries other than your home country.
servicio de llamadas internacionales
126. international mobile equipment identifier: The IMEI is a 15-digit number
(composed of four parts) that uniquely identifies an individual wireless phone or
communicator. It appears on the label located on the back of the phone. It is
automatically transmitted by the phone when the network asks for it. A network
operator might request the IMEI to determine if a device is in disrepair, stolen or to
gather statistics on fraud or faults.
identificador internacional de equipos móviles
127. international mobile telecommunications-2000: The IMT-2000 is the term used
by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) for the specification for
projected third-generation wireless services.
telecomunicaciones móviles internacionales 2000
128. international telecommunications union: The ITU is a Geneva-based
organization within which governments and the private sector co-ordinate global
telecom networks and services.
unión internacional de telecomunicaciones
129. khz: KiloHertz. Equivalent to one thousand hertz .
kilohertz
130. landline: Non-wireless telephone lines. These are the network of fiber optic and
metallic or copper phone lines you see up on the poles crossing the road.
línea de tierra
131. local loop: The communications channel, usually a physical line, between the
subscriber's location and his local central office. Also known as subscriber loop.
bucle local
132. local service area: The geographic area that telephones may call without incurring
roaming or long distance charges. 
área de servicio local
133. lock code: A code that prevents a wireless phone from unauthorized use. A lock
code is used in conjunction with the phone lock feature. When activated, the phone
will lock after you switch your phone off and back on. Each time the phone is turned
on, it will prompt you to enter a lock code before it will allow a call to be placed, or
to access most of the phone's memory and menu features. Calls, such as emergency
or other numbers programmed as unlocked phone numbers may be placed without
entering a lock code. 
código de seguridad
134. maintenance fee: Optional fee used to make sure that phone cards are used up in
the first week of use. This is designed to make customers buy additional cards.
tarifa de mantenimiento
135. measured service: Term generally associated with providing local telephone
service on a usage-sensitive basis with calls priced on the basis of two or more of the
following usage elements: distance, duration, frequency, and time of day.
servicio medido
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136. memory dialing: Sometimes known as "repertory dialing" or "speed-calling". A

feature that allows you to recall from nine to 99 (or more) phone numbers from a
phone's memory with the touch of just one, two or three buttons.
memoria de discado
137. message handling system: MHS is a system used for receiving, storing and
sending messages, with a consistent set of protocols, to external devices.
sistema de almacenamiento de mensajes
138. mhz: Megahertz is a unit of frequency equal to one million hertz or cycles per
second.
megahertz
139. mobile coverage area: Geographical area in which two-way radio service can be
expected (between base station and mobile unit).
área de cobertura móvil
140. mobile identification number: The MIN is a unique 24-bit number assigned by
the wireless service provider to each phone it sells or includes in service plans.
Unlike an Electronic Serial Number (ESN), a MIN is changeable because wireless
phones may change hands or phone owners may move to another coverage region,
requiring a different service plan. The MIN and ESN are both automatically
transmitted to the wireless network each time the phone is used to verify that the
phone has not been reported lost or stolen and that all subscriber bills are current.
número de identificación del móvil
141. mobile internet: It is the version of the Internet that can be accessed from a cell
phone.
internet móvil
142. mobile media mode: MMM products have the ability to provide information
services such as stock quotes, flight information and reservations, news, sports,
weather updates, and even access to e-mail wirelessly.
modo de medios móviles
143. mobile phone: A term often used interchangeably with cellular phone or wireless
phone. Initially, a mobile phone referred to a phone attached to a vehicle, the
vehicle's battery and had an external antenna. Mobile phones were distinguished from
transportable, portable, cordless and personal phones.
teléfono móvil
144. mobile unit: The mobile unit is either a handheld or car mounted transceiver. The
mobile unit connects the user to the base station via RF (radio frequency). The
mobile unit is also known as the subscriber.
unidad móvil
145. mobile virtual network operator: MVNO is a company that buys network
capacity from a network operator in order to offer its own branded mobile
subscriptions and value-added services to customers.
operador móvil virtual
146. modem: An electronic device that allows computers to communicate over standard
telephone lines. It transforms digital signal into analog signal and transmits to another
modem which then reconstructs the digital signal from the analog signal.
módem
147. modulation: The process of coding and decoding information for transmission. For
example, a voice conversation is coded into binary bits (digital information),
transmitted and then decoded at the receiving end. 
modulación
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148. multimedia messaging service: MMS is a communication technology that allows

you to exchange multimedia messages, including images, sound and video.
servicio de mensajes multimedia
149. network interface: The physical point in a telephone subscriber's home or place of
business where the telephone devices and/or inside wiring of the subscriber are
connected to the transmission lines of the local telephone service provider.
red de interfaz
150. network operator: Company with a license to provide wireless telephony services.
proveedor de red
151. network: Any system designed to provide one or more access paths for
communications between users at different geographic locations that may include
designs for voice, data, facsimile images and/or video images.
red
152. number assignment module: The NAM is a chip that stores a wireless device's
phone number, lock code, timer reset code and other user information. The NAM is
programmed by the service provider when a device is activated. Some wireless
phones have dual or multi-NAM features which allows the user to have more than
one phone number. 
módulo de asignación numérica
153. one-touch memory: Button on a phone that allows you to dial a number just by
pressing this one key. Also known as fast key.
memoria de marcado rápido
154. operator: In cellular, this is the local service provider operating company that
owns the cellular system in that particular area.
operador
proveedor de servicios
155. outgoing message: What the caller hears when they dial your answer machine or
voice-mail box.
mensaje saliente
156. packet data: Information that is reduced into digital pieces or ‘packets’, so it can
travel more efficiently across networks, including radio airwaves and wireless
networks.
paquete de información
157. packet switched network: A digital data transmission network that uses packet
switching technology.
red conmutada por paquetes
158. packet: a group of binary digits switched as a whole. For instance, a file transfer
over a packet switched network would require many steps. These steps are: 1) the
data file would be broken down into smaller "packets" of information 2) each packet
of information is assigned a code that enables it to be sent to the correct location and,
once at that location, for the network to reassemble the packets of information into
their original form.
paquete
159. pc card: Sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards or Data Cards, PC Cards are
used to connect a mobile phone to a laptop, enabling the user to expand their
communications capabilities while on the move. Once connected, they can send and
receive data, e-mail and also browse the Internet.
tarjeta pc
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160. personal digital assistant: PDA is a top-of-the-range personal organizer which

allows you to store information and to use simple computer programs – as made by
companies such as Psion.
asistente digital personal
161. personal identification number: The PIN is an additional security feature for
wireless phones, much like a password. Programming a PIN into the Subscriber
Information Module (SIM) on a wireless phone requires the user to enter that access
code each time the phone is turned on.
número de identificación personal
162. plain old telephone service lines: POTS lines are basic telephone lines whose
primary purpose is the transmission of human speech.
servicio telefónico básico
163. polyphonic ringtones: Today’s poly ringtones are almost as good as the original
records, the quality gets better all the time due to continuous improvement in mobile
phone audio technology. Most modern mobile phones withll play 16 track tunes.
Whilst the early mobile phones that would only play monophonic sounds are still
around, it is only a matter of time before all mobile phone manufacturers produce
handsets that play polyphonic tones. Polytones sound good and most hits are
available to be transmitted in stereo to give up to 40 different notes playing at a time.
ringtones polifónicos
164. portable phone: A one-piece, hand-held phone that includes battery power and
may be used without any peripheral power or antenna.
teléfono móvil
165. power saving mode: When a cell phone goes into power saving mode, it goes on
standby when it is not being used, which extends the life of the battery.
modo de ahorro de energía
166. predictive text input: A technology which allows you to enter text by pressing
only one key per letter. The phone will automatically compare all of the possible
letter combinations against a built-in dictionary of words.
ingreso de texto predecible
167. prepaid cell phone: A prepaid cell phone offers a payment method often used by
people with a specified budget, allowing them to pay for cellular service minutes in
advance.
teléfono celular prepago
168. prepaid phone card: Prepaid phone cards are telephone products with a set value
that are used to make domestic and international long distance phone calls.
tarjeta prepaga
169. private line: A communications circuit or channel provided for the exclusive use of
a particular subscriber. Also known as dedicated line.
línea privada
170. private network: A network that is designed for use exclusively by a person or
organization and usually does not have points of access from users external to the
company.
red privada
171. radio frequency interference: RFI is a non-desired radio signal which creates
noise or dropouts in the wireless system or noise in a sound system. RFI can be
generated by a wide variety of sources including electronic organs, computers,
switching power supplies, broadcast radio signals and outside radio devices. Radio
signal energy can enter a sound system component or alter the audio signals in
cabling, producing annoying hiss, whining or intelligible audio signals. Proper
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shielding and balanced audio cabling are the best defense against RFI problems in a
sound system. High quality receivers are the best defense against RFI in wireless
microphone systems.
interferencia de radiofrecuencia
172. real time: A transmission or data processing operational mode in which the data is
entered in an interactive (two-way communicating) session; an application where
response to input is fast enough to affect later data input.
tiempo real
173. rechargeable phone card: A rechargeable phone card can be refilled by paying
more money to the phone card account without the purchase of a new card or a new
PIN.
tarjeta recargable
174. remote access: Sending and receiving data to and from a computer through
communications links such as phone lines.
acceso remoto
175. reverse control channel: RECC is the Control Channel that is used from the
mobile station to the base station direction, also known as the control channel uplink.
canal de control inverso
176. reverse voice channel: RVC is the voice channel that is used in the mobile station
to base station direction, also known as the voice channel uplink.
canal de voz inverso
177. rf: Radio frequency. Term used to describe the signal transmitted or received by a
mobile phone.
radiofrecuencia
178. ring tone composer: A ring tone composer allows you to create ring tones using
your phone’s keyboard.
compositor de ringtones
179. satellite phones: Where GSM is not available, or in areas where coverage may be
limited, Cell hire can provide you with a satellite phone which is simple to use and
operates on a truly global scale.
teléfono satelital
180. security code: A number used to prevent unauthorized or accidental alteration of
data programmed into wireless phones. The security code can be used by the owner
of a phone to change the lock code. 
código de seguridad
181. service agreement: A business contract that outlines the services provided, and the
costs for the services, by a wireless service provider. Service agreements typically
include a monthly base rate (with included minutes) and per-minute charges for
minutes over the monthly maximum.
contrato de servicio
182. service provider: A company that provides mobile phone users with services and
subscriptions to mobile phone networks.
proveedor de servicio
183. short messaging service: SMS allows mobile device users to send and receive
short text messages.
servicio de mensajes cortos
184. silent alert: A silent alert is a non-audible signal that discretely notifies an
individual of incoming calls, usually by vibration.
alerta silenciosa
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185. speech recognition: It allows a voice messaging application to understand human

speech and transfer it into digital or analog signals.
reconocimiento de discurso
186. speed dial: A feature on phones allowing users to dial programmed numbers by
simply pressing one button (or entering a two or three digit code).
velocidad de marcado
187. speed-calling: Sometimes known as "memory dialing" or "repertory dialing". A
feature that allows you to recall from nine to 99 (or more) phone numbers from a
phone's memory with the touch of just one, two or three buttons.
velocidad de llamado
188. subscriber identity module: A SIM is a card commonly used in a GSM phone.
The card holds a microchip that stores information and encrypts voice and data
transmissions, making it close to impossible to listen in on calls. The SIM card also
stores data that identifies the caller to the network service provider. 
módulo de identificación del subscriptor
189. subscriber loop: The communications channel, usually a physical line, between the
subscriber's location and his local central office. Also known as local loop.
bucle de abonado
190. subscriber: User of wireless service bought from a service provider.
abonado
191. surcharge: Some companies charge a surcharge on top of the base rate to cover
their costs.
recargo
192. synchronous transmission: Transmissions of data at a fixed rate, eliminating the
need for start and stop bits, because the receiver and transmitter work at the same
rate.
transmisión sincrónica
193. system identification: A unique digital code assigned to each cellular system. The
home system of each mobile is stored in it ias internal memory so that the mobile
knows when it is a roamer (outside it is normal service area).
sistema de identificación
194. terminal: The point of connection between a telephone line and an operative
device. Also, sometimes terminal refers to the operative device, such as a computer
terminal.
terminal
195. termination charge: Termination charges are made when a cell phone call is
completed by a different carrier network. 
tarifa de terminación
196. text messaging: Text messaging is a feature that allows you to exchange messages
up to 160 characters in text format.
mensaje de texto
197. time division multiple access: TDMA is one of several technologies used in digital
wireless transmissions that increase the efficiency of the network by allowing a
greater number of simultaneous transmissions. Networks using TDMA assign six
timeslots for each frequency channel. Devices using the wireless network send bursts
of information that are reassembled at the receiving end. 
acceso múltiple por división de tiempo
198. transmission control protocol/internet protocol: A protocol permitting
communications over and between networks, the TCP/IP protocol is the basis for
Internet communications.
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protocolo de control de transmisión/protocolo internet

199. transmitter: The device worn (or held) by the user which sends or "transmits" the
sound from the microphone to the receiver. The transmitter actually converts the
electrical signal coming from the microphone into a radio signal and then "transmits"
it out through some sort of antenna.
transmisor
200. transportable phones: A wireless phone that may be removed from an automobile
and used by itself with an attached battery pack because it does not rely on the
automobile battery for power. Also referred to as a "bag" or "briefcase" phone,
referring to the power supply that must accompany the phone and to differentiate it
from one-piece, lightweight wireless phones currently available. 
teléfono transportable
201. trickle charger: A charger which takes eight or more hours to replenish the
battery. Better for longevity of battery, but less convenient than fast chargers.
cargador de batería
202. universal mobile telecommunications systems: UMTS is third generation
technology generally based on W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple
Access). UMTS promises a communications speed between 384 kbps and up to about
2 Mbps.
sistema universal de telecomunicaciones móviles
203. validity period: The validity period of an airtime voucher, or phone card, is the
time in which the airtime must be used.
período de validez
204. vibrating alert: A cell phone feature telling the user of an incoming call by means
of a vibration mechanism.
alerta vibrante
205. voice activated dialing: A feature available only on selected phones that permits
you to dial numbers by calling them out to your cellular phone, instead of dialing
them manually. This function is especially convenient for making calls from your
vehicle while driving.
discado activado por voz
206. voice channel: A channel used for transmission of voice data from a base station to
a cellular phone (forward voice channel) or from a cellular phone to a base station
(reverse voice channel).
canal de voz
207. voice circuit: Half of a full duplex conversation, i.e., one half of a two way
conversation. For example, if two people are talking by phone, each of their voices is
considered a separate voice circuit.
circuito de voz
208. voice digitization: Converting analog signals (voice) into binary bits for storage
and transmission.
digitalización de la voz
209. voice mail: A computerized answering service that automatically answers your
call, plays a greeting in your own voice and records a message. After you retrieve
your messages, you can delete, save, reply to or forward the messages to someone
else on your voice mail system.
mensaje de voz
210. wideband code division multiple access: WCDMA is technology for wideband
wireless access supporting 3G cell phone services, and allows very high-speed
multimedia services like internet access and videoconferencing.
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acceso múltiple de banda ancha por división de código

211. wireless application protocol: WAP is an open, global specification that
empowers mobile users with wireless devices to easily access and interact with
information and services instantly.
protocolo de aplicaciones inalámbricas
212. wireless data: A service that allows you to send digital data over a cellular phone.
Analog phones require a cellular modem; digital phones do not.
información inalámbrica
213. wireless internet: A feature found on some wireless phones that enables a user to
connect to the internet without any attachments and without having to plug the phone
into any device. Internet browsing capability is built directly into these types of
devices.
internet inalámbrica
214. wireless local loop: Wireless service systems that compete with or substitute for
local wire line phone service. 
bucle local inalámbrico
215. wireless provider: A wireless provider provides communication services to cell
phones, PDA's or wireless web modems via a wireless network.
proveedor inalámbrico
216. wireless: Without wires. Communication without any physical connections
between the sender and the receiver. Using the radio frequency spectrum (airways)
and hardware, software and technologies to transmit information.
inalámbrico
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CONTRALISTADO
abonado - subscriber (190)
acceso múltiple de banda ancha por división de código - wideband code division
multiple access (210)
acceso múltiple por división de código - code division multiple access (61)
acceso múltiple por división de frecuencia - frequency division multiple access (105)
acceso múltiple por división de tiempo - time division multiple access (197)
acceso remoto - remote access (174)
accesorios - accessories (6)
activación - activation (8)
alerta - alert (13)
alerta silenciosa - silent alert (184)
alerta vibrante - vibrating alert (204)
alfanumérico - alphanumeric (16)
amplitud modulada - am (17)
análogo - analog (18)
ancho de banda digital - digital bandwidth (82)
antena - antenna (19)
antiinterferencia - anti-jam (20)
área de cobertura - coverage area (73)
área de cobertura local - home coverage area (115)
área de cobertura móvil - mobile coverage area (139)
área de servicio local - local service area (132)
área geográfica de servicio celular - cellular geographic service area (52)
asistente automatizado - automated attendant (25)
asistente digital personal - personal digital assistant (160)
atenuación - attenuation (23)
audio texto - audio text (24)
auriculares - headset (103)

banda ancha - broadband (34)

banda - band (29)
banda dual - dual band (90)
base de recarga - desktop charger (80)
batería - batteries (31)
bloqueador de llamadas - call blocking (35)
bluetooth - bluetooth (33)
bucle de abonado - subscriber loop (189)
bucle local inalámbrico - wireless local loop (214)
bucle local - local loop (131)

cable de datos - data cable (74)

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calidad del servicio - grade-of-service (109)

canal b - b channel (28)
canal - channel (54)
canal de control - control channel (71)
canal de control inverso - reverse control channel (175)
canal de voz inverso - reverse voice channel (176)
canal de voz - voice channel (206)
carcasa - cover (72)
carcasa - face plate (96)
cargador - charger (55)
cargador de batería - trickle charger (201)
célula - cell (50)
celular - cellular (53)
circuito - circuit (56)
circuito de voz - voice circuit (207)
clip para cinturón - belt clip (32)
clon - clone (58)
codec - codec (62)
codificador/decodificador - encoder/decoder (95)
código de seguridad - lock code (133)
código de seguridad - security code (180)
co-locación - co-location (63)
comisión federal de comunicaciones - federal communications comisión (99)
comité consultivo internacional de telefonía - consultative committee on international
telephone (69)
compositor de ringtones - ring tone composer (178)
comunicador - communicator (65)
conectividad de datos - data connectivity (75)
conmutador de circuito - circuit-switching (57)
contrato de servicio - service agreement (181)
chips arm - arm (21)

datos con conmutación de circuitos a alta velocidad - high speed circuit switched data
(114)
datos de paquetes digitales celulares - cellular digital packet data (51)
decibel - db (77)
demodulador - demodulator (79)
desconexión forzada - forced disconnect (102)
digital - digital (86)
digitalización de la voz - voice digitization (208)
discado activado por voz - voice activated dialing (205)
discado rápido - fast key (98)
distribuidor automático de llamadas entrantes - automatic call distributor (26)
duplex - duplex (93)

equipo de manos libres - hands free kit (111)

estación base - base station (30)
estacionamiento de llamadas - call park (39)
estuche - case (49)
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fibra óptica - fiber optics (100)

filtro armónico - harmonic filter (112)
frecuencia - frequency (106)

gigahertz - ghz (108)

historial de llamadas - call record (40)

identificación del número de teléfono llamante - automatic number identification (27)

identificador de llamadas - call display (36)
identificador de llamadas - caller id (45)
identificador internacional de equipos móviles - international mobile equipment
identifier (126)
i-mode - i-mode (116)
inalámbrico - wireless (216)
información inalámbrica - wireless data (212)
infraestructura - infrastructure (119)
ingreso de texto predecible - predictive text input (166)
instalaciones - facilities (97)
interconexión - interconnection (123)
interfaz aire - air interface (11)
interfaz - interface (124)
interferencia cocanal - co-channel interference (60)
interferencia constructiva - constructive interference (68)
interferencia de radiofrecuencia - radio frequency interference (171)
interferencia del canal adyacente - adjacent channel interference (9)
interferencia destructiva - destructive interference (81)
internet inalámbrica - wireless internet (213)
internet móvil - mobile internet (141)

kilohertz - khz (129)

línea de abonado digital - digital subscriber line (85)

línea de cuatro cables - four-wire line (103)
línea de tierra - landline (130)
línea privada - dedicated line (78)
línea privada - private line (169)
llamada en conferencia - conference call (66)
llamada en espera - call hold (38)
llamada en espera - call waiting (43)
llamada en pantalla - call screening (41)
llamada en pantalla - caller display (44)
llamada entrante - incoming call (117)

megahertz - mhz (138)

memoria de discado alfanumérica - alphanumeric memory dial (15)
memoria de discado - memory dialing (136)
memoria de marcado rápido - one-touch memory (153)
memoria flash - flash memory (101)
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mensaje de texto - text messaging (196)

mensaje de voz - voice mail (209)
mensaje saliente - outgoing message (155)
módem - modem (146)
modo de ahorro de energía - power saving mode (165)
modo de medios móviles - mobile media mode (142)
modo de transferencia asíncrono - asynchronous transfer mode (22)
modo dual - dual mode (91)
modulación digital - digital modulation (84)
modulación - modulation (147)
módulo de asignación numérica - number assignment module (152)
módulo de identificación del subscriptor - subscriber identity module (188)
multifrecuencia de tono dual - dual tone multi frequency (92)

número de acceso - access number (5)

número de identificación del móvil - mobile identification number internet mobile
(140)
número de identificación personal - personal identification number (161)
número serial electrónico - electronic serial number (94)

operador - carrier (48)

operador - content provider (70)
operador móvil virtual - mobile virtual network operador (145)
operador - operator (154)

pantalla alfanumérica - alphanumeric display (14)

paquete de información - packet data (156)
paquete - packet (158)
pérdida de espacio libre - free space loss (104)
período de validez - validity period (203)
plan de llamadas - calling plan (46)
protocolo de aplicaciones inalámbricas - wireless application protocol (211)
protocolo de control de transmisión/protocolo internet - transmission control
protocol/internet protocol (198)
proveedor de red - network operator (150)
proveedor de servicio - service provider (182)
proveedor de servicios - carrier (48)
proveedor de servicios comerciales móviles - commercial mobile radio service
provider (64)
proveedor de servicios - content provider (70)
proveedor de servicios - operator (154)
proveedor inalámbrico - wireless provider (215)
puerto infrarrojo - infrared port (118)

radiofrecuencia - rf (177)
recargo - surcharge (191)
reconocimiento de discurso - speech recognition (185)
red conmutada por paquetes - packet switched network (157)
red de interfaz - network interface (149)
red digital de servicios integrados - integrated services digital network (120)
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red - network (151)

red privada - private network (170)
respuesta interactiva de voz - interactive voice response (121)
ringtones polifónicos - polyphonic ringtones (163)

secuencia directa - direct sequence (87)

servicio avanzado de telefonía móvil - advanced mobile phone service (10)
servicio de llamadas internacionales - international calling service (125)
servicio de mensajes cortos - short messaging service (183)
servicio de mensajes multimedia - multimedia messaging service (148)
servicio general de radio por paquetes - general packet radio service (107)
servicio medido - measured service (135)
servicio telefónico básico - plain old telephone service lines (162)
servicios de datos - data services (76)
sistema cerrado closed system (59)
sistema de almacenamiento de mensajes - message handling system (137)
sistema de identificación - system identification (193)
sistema de primera generación - 1g (1)
sistema de segunda generación - 2g (2)
sistema de tercera generación - 3g (3)
sistema global para las comunicaciones móviles gsm (110)
sistema universal de telecomunicaciones móviles - universal mobile
telecommunications systems (202)

tarifa de acceso - access fee (4)

tarifa de activación - activation fee (7)
tarifa de conexión - connection fee (67)
tarifa de desconexión - disconnect fee (88)
tarifa de interconexión - interconnection fee (122)
tarifa de mantenimiento - maintenance fee (134)
tarifa de terminación - termination charge (195)
tarjeta - card (47)
tarjeta pc - pc card (159)
tarjeta prepaga prepaid phone card (168)
tarjeta recargable - rechargeable phone card (173)
telecomunicaciones inalámbricas digitales mejoradas - digital enhanced cordless
telecommunication (83)
telecomunicaciones móviles internacionales 2000 - international mobile
telecommunications-2000 (127)
teléfono celular prepago - prepaid cell phone (167)
teléfono móvil - mobile phone (143)
teléfono móvil - portable phone (164)
teléfono satelital - satellite phones (179)
teléfono transportable - transportable phones (200)
terminal - terminal (194)
tiempo aire - airtime (12)
tiempo real - real time (172)
transferencia de llamadas - call forwarding (37)
transferencia de llamadas - call transfer (42)
transmisión discontinua - discontinuous transmission (89)
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transmisión sincrónica - synchronous transmission (192)

transmisor - transmitter (199)

unidad móvil - mobile unit (144)

unión internacional de telecomunicaciones - international telecommunications union
(128)

velocidad de llamado - speed-calling (187)

velocidad de marcado - speed dial (186)
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Dodd, A., (2nd Ed.), The essential guide to telecommunications, Prentice Hall PTR, 2000.

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