Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

TDD

Definition:

Telecommunications Device for the Deaf. Used in 7‐1‐1 call services. 7‐1‐1 is assigned nationwide for access to Telecom
Relay Services (TRS). TRS allows persons with a hearing or speech disability to use the telephone. These consumers use
special telephone devices known as text telephone or a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD).

Busy Tone

The sound provided to a caller to indicate the desired destination is unavailable. (60 IPM (interruptions per minute).)

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Alternate PSAP

An Alternate PSAP is designated to receive 9‐1‐1 calls if the call cannot be delivered to the primary PSAP.

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Zone Default

The Zone Default number is like an MSC (Mobile Switching Center) default for GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication). Because there are...

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Traceroute

Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool used to track the pathway taken by a packet on an IP network from source to destination in real time,...

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