Telecom Dictionary provides definitions and illustrations covering the latest PSTN, PBX, Datacom, Broadband, IP Telephony and IPTV technologies and provides the understanding needed to provide communication services.Many changes continue to occur in telephone, data and television networks and this book is the perfect solution for those involved or interested in the terminology used by manufacturers and service providers. This reference book defines the latest acronyms and terms and assists with the explanation of terms by using many diagrams and pictures. It is a great reference tool that allows people to effectively communicate with other people involved in the telecommunications industry. The convergence of technologies and systems means more competitors and new industry terms. As a result, communicating with others has become an alphabet soup of acronyms and technical terms. Telecom Dictionary solves this challenge by providing definitions of the latest technical terms and acronyms along with self-explanatory diagrams. This reference includes:? Over 12,000 of the latest PSTN, PBX, Datacom, Broadband, IP Telephony and IPTV industry definitions? Contains 6,000+ of the latest industry terms and acronyms? Has 500+ diagrams and photos to help explain complex definitions? Includes a directory of associations involved with communications systems.To ensure this dictionary contains the latest terms and definitions, 12 experts were used from different sectors of the Telecommunications industry to add and edit definitions. Many of the definitions were created using our technical books that have been edited by hundreds of industry reviewers. Diagrams and pictures in the dictionary assist the understanding of technical terms by providing functional and operational views.