International Telecommunications Union group approves two new open interfaces.ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 1996--An International Telecommunications Union See ITU. (body, standard) International Telecommunications Union - (ITU) ITU-T, the telecommunication standardisation sector of ITU, is responsible for making technical recommendations about telephone and data (including fax) communications systems for PTTs and suppliers. (ITU) working party has accepted two new open network interface standards that will help stimulate growth of cellular networks and worldwide Personal Communications Services See PCS. (PCS), Motorola reported today. Working Party WP8A of the Radiocommunications Sector of ITU, which is responsible for developing international standards for wireless mobile communications, recently approved the U.S. Telecommunications Industry Association See TIA. (body, standard) Telecommunications Industry Association - (TIA) An association that sets standards for communications cabling. Cables that TIA set standards for include: EIA/TIA-568A and EIA/TIA-568B category three, four and five cable. (TIA (1) (Telecommunications Industry Association, Arlington, VA, www.tiaonline.org) A membership organization founded in 1988 that sets telecommunications standards worldwide. It was originally an EIA working group that was spun off and merged with the U.S. ) Standards IS-634 and IS-41 for inclusion in the ITU-R ITU-R ITU Radiocommunication Sector M.1073 Recommendation. The Recommendation contains technical and operational characteristics of digital cellular systems intended for international use. IS-634 and IS-41 are included in the Recommendation in support of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. IS-634 is the open interface standard between the mobile switching center and the radio base station subsystem The Base Station Subsystem (BSS) is the section of a traditional cellular telephone network which is responsible for handling traffic and signaling between a mobile phone and the Network Switching Subsystem. in a cellular network. The IS-41 protocol permits inter-system roaming. "Motorola applauds the actions taken by the ITU on IS-634 and IS-41," said Marty Singer, vice president and general manager of the Wireless Access and Business Development Division for Motorola's Cellular Infrastructure Group (CIG). "The international recognition for these standards supports Motorola's commitment to open network architecture as the best way to increase competition and lower costs for cellular and PCS subscribers worldwide." Motorola's CIG was instrumental in having IS-634 approved by TIA in July of 1995 and having IS-41 approved by TIA in 1988. The modified M.1073 Recommendation will receive final approval at the ITU SG8 meeting to be held in the fall of 1996. Headquartered in Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. , the ITU is a specialized agency of The United Nations. ITU activity takes place through national delegations from individual countries across the globe. CONTACT: Motorola CIG, Arlington Heights Laura Cain, 708/632-3889 |
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