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Who was responsible for establishing the telecoms standards in North America prior to the breakup of the Bell system in 1984?
Who was responsible for establishing the telecoms standards in North America prior to the breakup of the Bell system in 1984?
What was the dominant equipment designer and supplier to the Bell system before 1984?
What was the dominant equipment designer and supplier to the Bell system before 1984?
Which organization played a significant role in establishing telecoms standards in North America before 1984?
Which organization played a significant role in establishing telecoms standards in North America before 1984?
Before 1984, which company was primarily responsible for setting the telecoms standards in North America?
Before 1984, which company was primarily responsible for setting the telecoms standards in North America?
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Who established the telecoms standards for the Bell system before its breakup in 1984?
Who established the telecoms standards for the Bell system before its breakup in 1984?
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Which company was the primary equipment designer and supplier to the Bell system before 1984?
Which company was the primary equipment designer and supplier to the Bell system before 1984?
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Which organization was responsible for establishing T1 standards committee in 1984?
Which organization was responsible for establishing T1 standards committee in 1984?
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Which organization is most known for data communication standards?
Which organization is most known for data communication standards?
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Which committee is responsible for Wireless/mobile services and systems?
Which committee is responsible for Wireless/mobile services and systems?
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In the past, which two major entities were established under the auspices of International Communication Union (ITU)?
In the past, which two major entities were established under the auspices of International Communication Union (ITU)?
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Which organization is accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to formulate new interconnection standards?
Which organization is accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to formulate new interconnection standards?
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What does IEEE mainly establish standards for?
What does IEEE mainly establish standards for?
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Which organization is responsible for interfaces, power, and protection for networks?
Which organization is responsible for interfaces, power, and protection for networks?
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'Most of the world wide outside North America relies on International Telecom Standard Committees established under the auspices of' which organization?
'Most of the world wide outside North America relies on International Telecom Standard Committees established under the auspices of' which organization?
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'Which two major entities with the ITU were established?' The International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT) and the _______ ?
'Which two major entities with the ITU were established?' The International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT) and the _______ ?
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Study Notes
Telecoms Standards in North America
- Prior to the breakup of the Bell system in 1984, the Bell System itself was responsible for establishing telecoms standards in North America.
- The primary equipment designer and supplier to the Bell system before 1984 was Western Electric.
Organizations Involved in Telecoms Standards
- The Bell System played a significant role in establishing telecoms standards in North America before 1984.
- ANSI Accredited Organization is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to formulate new interconnection standards.
Standards Committees
- The T1 standards committee was established in 1984 by the Exchange Carriers Standards Association (ECSA).
- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) mainly establishes standards for electrical and electronic technologies.
- The organization responsible for interfaces, power, and protection for networks is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
International Organizations
- Most of the world outside North America relies on International Telecom Standard Committees established under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- The two major entities established under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT) and the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T).
Other
- The committee responsible for Wireless/mobile services and systems is the T1P1.
- The organization most known for data communication standards is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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Test your knowledge of telephony with this quiz covering topics like telecommunications standard organizations, analog network hierarchy, switching systems, transmission systems, and pair-gain systems.
