Series of standards which allow different companies and computers to exchange business documents over phone lines, computer-to-computer.

Serves all of the electrical service contained within the walls of a telecommunications room (TR). An alternating current equipment ground must be connected to this panel in each TR.

A trade organization of manufacturers which set standards for use of its member companies.

Electronic Mail is a network service that allows users to send and receive messages via computer.

The private use of another person’s right-of-way for an indefinite term, with or without permission, usually involving obstructions (man-made structures).

A legal document (usually issued by a government agency) that gives the permit holder permission to install and maintain telecommunications facilities over or under the property designated by the permit.

Telecom equipment (computers, phones, faxes, etc.) plugs into telecommunications outlets, or “devices”.

A centralized space for telecommunications equipment that serves the occupants of a building. Equipment housed therein is considered distinct from a telecommunications room because of its nature or complexity.

Type of local area network used for connecting computers, printers, workstations, terminals, etc. within the same building. Ethernet is a physical link and data link protocol that operates over twisted pair ...