DECT
Noun
Meaning
DECT (uncountable)
(telecommunications) Initialism of digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (a standard originated in Europe that is primarily used for creating cordless phone systems).
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However, the timing of the availability of DECT, in the mid-1990s, was too early to find wide application for wireless data outside niche industrial applications.
Application The DECT standard fully specifies a means for a portable unit, such as a cordless telephone, to access a fixed telecoms network via radio.
DECT GAP is an interoperability profile for DECT.
DECT has almost universally replaced other standards in most countries where it is used, with the exception of North America.
DECT is also used in special applications, such as remote controls for industrial applications.
DECT is used primarily in home and small office systems, but is also available in many private branch exchange (PBX) systems for medium and large businesses.