Publisher's Synopsis
The use of microprocessors, fibre optics and satellites has changed the structure of the telecommunications industry. Accompanying this rapid expansion are a wealth of new terms, definitions and abbreviations. This substantially revised and updated version of Gilbert Held's telecommunications dictionary will bring readers in line with the very latest developments. Compiled with the assistance of over 20 major companies, the book contains over 4500 new entries, giving a total of approximately 12000 definitions. The author's comprehensive approach includes new terms in fibre optics, local area and international networking and the Internet. A significant amount of trademark information is also included.
