Class Telecommunications

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1. Channel

   In general, channel refers to the path between two endpoints. A single path provided by a transmission medium via either; - physical separation, such as by multipair cable or - electrical separation, such as by frequency- or time-division multiplexing

2. CLI

   This allows the caller's telephone number to be displayed when the call is received. This helps the agent identify the caller. Another name for a telephone number!

3. Co-location

   The ability for other operators to install equipment in BT's local exchanges in order to supply services over the local loop. BT offers several options for co-locating within its exchanges (hostel, mini hostel, co-mingling, bespoke or in-curtilege arrangement).

4. Contention Ratio

   With most broadband technologies, some of the bandwidth is shared between other users. For example, if the service is contended or oversubscribed at 20:1, it means that you share the bandwidth with up to 19 other users. Basic ADSL services in the UK (mainly using the BT network) typically have a contention ratio of 50:1 with the more expensive or business packages having 20:1.

5. Control Panel

   A browser-based Web site management tool. Typically allows users to manage basic tasks such as adding email users, protecting certain directories, adding databases, etc.

6. CP

   Organisation that provides telecommunications services either direct to the public or resellers.

7. CPA

   Line reversal - alternative to Meter Pulse service, without metering facility. Identifies when a line is in use.

8. CPE

   Equipment, such as terminals and modems, supplied by the telephone company, that is installed at customer sites and connected to the telephone company network.

9. CPS

   Allows you to choose which telecommunications provider you want to carry your voice calls.

10. DECT

    Is a digital wireless technology that is being used for local cordless coverage in both home and corporate phone systems. A very flexible standard, it can be applied to cordless PBX, wireless local loop, and dual mode GSM/DECT systems.

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