Cox Communications PCS L.P. Wins National Wireless Communications Award; Sprint PCS Affiliate Recognized for Innovation and Excellence.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 1997--The Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA PCIA Personal Communications Industry Association PCIA Personal Care Ingredients Asia PCIA Parent-Child Interaction Assessment (structured direct observation procedure) PCIA Professional Concepts Insurance Agency, Inc. ) will present its 1997 Technology Award to Cox Communications PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. L.P. during the Industry Awards Dinner to be held on Sept. 9 at PCS '97 in Dallas. Cox Communications PCS is an affiliate of Sprint PCS, the first nationwide, 100 percent digital, 100 percent PCS network, which will provide customers with dramatically improved call quality and reliability, and enhanced call security. Cox Communications PCS is receiving the Technology Award for technical innovation and excellence for its new cable-based PCS infrastructure in the Southern California Major Trading Area (MTA (1) (Message Transfer Agent or Mail Transfer Agent) The store and forward part of a messaging system. See messaging system. (2) See M Technology Association. 1. (messaging) MTA - Message Transfer Agent. ). PCIA President Jay Kitchen said, "Cox's new PCS-over-cable infrastructure represents the very essence of our industry -- bringing new ideas to the marketplace and making wireless technologies more available and more affordable to more people than ever." In 1994, Cox Communications received a "Pioneer's Preference" license from the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. to deploy Cox's unique and innovative cable microcell integrator (CMI (Computer-Managed Instruction) Using computers to organize and manage an instructional program for students. It helps create test materials, tracks the results and monitors student progress. ) technology throughout Southern California. A CMI is a relatively small, low-power antenna that sends and receives wireless traffic. It is placed on above-ground cable-TV lines that already have been constructed, eliminating wherever possible the need for other forms of antennas. CMIs provide for speedier, cost-effective network build-out, and are usually more aesthetically pleasing than conventional wireless system antennas. Cox Communications PCS Vice President of Technical Operations Debbie Simmons said: "It's very gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to have our work recognized in this manner by the wireless industry. Integrating CATV (Community Antenna TV) The original name for cable TV. It used a single antenna at the highest location in the community in order to deliver a quality signal to homes in areas with hilly terrain or other interference. plant into our PCS network has been an exciting challenge, and we are proud to have launched commercial service in Southern California with this technology." Cox Communications PCS currently provides PCS service under the Sprint PCS brand throughout San Diego and Orange counties. In San Diego, more than 50 percent of the Sprint PCS network utilizes pioneering CMI technology combined with Cox Communications' cable system. Sprint PCS service in the Greater Los Angeles Area The Greater Los Angeles Area, or the Southland, is the agglomeration of urbanized area around the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. There are two "official" definitions—the Los Angeles metropolitan area consisting only of the Los Angeles and Orange will begin before the end of the year. Sprint PCS is a partnership of Sprint Corp., Cox Communications Inc., Telecommunications Inc. (TCI (Trustworthy Computing Initiative) An umbrella term from Microsoft for its efforts to improve security in Windows. TCI was announced in 2002 after viruses such as Code Red and Nimda had succeeded in attacking numerous Windows computers. ) and Comcast Corp. Sprint PCS has launched service in 58 cities coast to coast. In addition, the Sprint PCS system will be the most extensive PCS system in the United States. When the first phase of launch is complete in 1997, it will encompass more than 65 cities coast to coast, including 35 of the top 50 U.S. metropolitan areas. The Technology Award is one of four Leadership WAVE Awards (Wireless Awards for Vision and Excellence). WAVE Awards are presented annually by PCIA to individuals and businesses whose contributions to wireless communications benefit the entire wireless industry. The PCIA is a leading international trade association representing the wireless communications industry. For more information about this year's Leadership WAVE Awards or the Personal Communications Industry Association, call Sharon Ferraro at 703/739-0300, ext. 3301. For more information about Sprint PCS, visit www.sprintpcs.com on the Internet. -0- NOTE: Sprint PCS and Sprint Personal Communication Services (communications) Personal Communication Services - (PCS) Telecommunications services that bundle voice communications, numeric and text messaging, voice-mail and various other features into one device, service contract and bill. PCS are carried over cellular links, most often digital. are service marks of Sprint Communications Co. L.P. used under license. CONTACT: Sprint PCS, Irvine Robert A. Wittenburg, 714/623-5195 800/759-8888, PIN No. 1193492 or Golin/Harris Brendan Flynn/Rick Jennings, 213/623-4200 bflynn@golinharris.com rjennings@golinharris.com |
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