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An access charge is a fee charged to users of telephone companies for the use of Internet and phone network services.
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The access line is the connection from the customer to the telephone provider.
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A measure of the height of a wave, which indicates how strong the signal is.
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An analog signal is a signal that varies continuously in amplitude and frequency.
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An audit is an inspection of current telecommunication systems and procedures.
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Bandwidth is the maximum amount of information that can be transmitted through a network connection.
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BPS stands for “bits per second”. Bps is a measure of the speed of digital communication.
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Broadband is bandwidth that can be divided and shared by multiple simultaneous channels.
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A bypass is an alternate circuit that may be used instead of the primary circuit.
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A common carrier is a telecommunications company that provides communication services to the general public.
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The number of times something happens within a certain period of time.
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Interference is electrical activity that can disturb communication.
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A communication system using broadcast stations that transmit information.
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A public network is a network that can be used by the general public.
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A telecommand is the transmission of signals in order to remotely control a device.
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Telecommunication is the science and technology of using a system to transmit messages and information over a distance electronically.
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Telecommuting is the act of working at home and being connected to your employer’s network by way of the Internet or phone.
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A teleconference is a meeting that is held over the phone.
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Telemetry is the process of measuring data from remote sources by wire or network connection.
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Telephony is transmitting sound through electrical signals.
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