Personal Communications Service (PCS): A second-generation digital voice, messaging and data cell phone system in the 2GHz range. PCS is supported mostly by GSM. PCS systems use a different radio frequency (1.9 GHz band) than cellular phones and generally use all digital technology for transmission and reception. Digital PCS is a redundancy, as all PCS are digital, but the phrase is used in marketing to distinguish PCS from cellular.

 

Related Words

Personal Communications Service (PCS): A second-generation digital voice, messaging and data cell phone system in the 2GHz range. PCS is supported mostly by GSM. PCS systems use a different radio frequency (1.9 GHz band) than cel . . . View Full Definition

Personal Possessions: The personal possessions of a deceased person which pass to the beneficiary or beneficiaries of the residue of estate unless otherwise stated in the will.

Personal Property: Things that are tangible and movable, property that is not classified as real property, such as chattels. Title to personal property is transferred by way of a bill of sale, as contrasted wi . . . View Full Definition

Personal Protective Equipment: Clothing and other work accessories (i.e., safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) designed to create a barrier against potential workplace hazards.