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GSM

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ID 711265 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain radio communications
  • pan-European digital cellular mobile system; the central standard, developed by ETSI, for digital (2nd generation) mobile systems, using TDMA (time division multiple access) techniques. GSM has been supported by Directive 87/372/EEC establishing harmonised frequency bands for GSM and a Council Recommendation and Resolution on its co-ordinated introduction. The system supports Roaming, and a broad range of features.
  • digital land mobile mass service for private and local business users which offers high quality voice and high system availability in urban areas, as well as small user terminals (hand-held size) at a low price (car phone standard)

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