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What does Personal communication services mean?

A two-way, voice and digital, wireless electronic communications system. PCS encompasses cordless phones, cellular mobile phone, paging systems, personal communications networks, wireless office phone systems and any other wireless electronic communications systems that allow people to place and receive voice or data calls while away from home and office.

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