RCG Consulting, LLC. Frequently Asked Questions

What is TDMA?
Short for Time Division Multiple Access, a technology for delivering digital wireless service using time-division multiplexing (TDM). TDMA works by dividing a radio frequency into time slots and then allocating slots to multiple calls. In this way, a single frequency can support multiple, simultaneous data channels. TDMA is used by the GSM digital cellular system.

What is UMTS?
Short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System, a 3G mobile technology that will deliver broadband information at speeds up to 2Mbit s/sec.
Besides voice and data, UMTS will deliver audio and video to wireless devices anywhere in the world through fixed, wireless and satellite systems.

What is FTTP?
FTTP involves laying optical fiber from a central location (switch) to a termination point (the home or business), and could potentially deliver broadband at speeds of up to 100Mbps. The actual speed is determined by the size of the Passive Optical Network (PON). The technology is capable of transmitting data at speeds of up to 2.5Gbps, this amount is divided by the number of termination points on the PON to determine the actual bandwidth to each end point.

What is the GR-1275?
The GR-1275 details methods, procedures, and requirements for installing and removing all types of telecommunications equipment, cabling, and ironwork. It provides users with minimum requirements for the installation of Central Office equipment, including Switch, Transport, and Power. GR-1275 provides broad coverage of all the generic requirements for Central Office equipment installation. It is a valuable resource that an installer, manager, technician, and equipment engineer can use to verify the conformance to requirements.