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Telecommunications
 Websites presented in alphabetical order CTIA: The Wireless Association 
 "CTIA [Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association] is the international organization that represents all sectors of wireless communications-cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio." The site features information about industry issues, a timeline of wireless technology, FCC and legislative materials, and materials for consumers (such as a glossary, tips on wireless phones and safe driving, and a discussion of health issues). Searchable. Some material only available to members. http://www.ctia.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries, Internet, Technology Last updated May 25, 2004 The History of AT&T
A site about AT&T (American Telephone and Telegraph Company), founded in 1875 by Alexander Bell. Features a timeline and overview of company history (including the 1984 divestiture), a history of the AT&T network, and information about the invention of the telephone and AT&T and television. Also includes video clips and other images. http://www.corp.att.com/history/ Topics: Business, Industries, Technology Last updated Feb 9, 2007 International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC)
The principal purpose of this telecommunications industry organization "is to promote the safeguarding of submarine cables against man-made and natural hazards. ... Members co-operate closely with fishing, undersea mining, oil and gas, dredging, and other offshore industries ... to reduce the number of incidents of damage." Its site features a timeline and narrative history of undersea cables, descriptions of cables worldwide, photos of cable lay and repair ships, publications, and more. http://www.iscpc.org/ Topics: Industries Last updated Feb 7, 2008 Western Union Telegraph Company Records, 1820-1995
This listing of Western Union Telegraph Company records begins with a concise history of the telegraph, including Samuel F.B. Morse's invention of the early telegraph, the Morse Code system, further developments that allowed Roman letters to be sent in addition to dots and dashes, early commercial telegraph services, the 1860 Pacific Telegraph Act, and the history of Western Union Telegraph Company. From the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, Smithsonian Institution. http://invention.smithsonian.org/resources/fa_wu_index.aspx Topics: Business, Industries, Technology Last updated Feb 8, 2006 |
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