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You will be linked to Internet sites that contain computer science and technology information.

Here are some Web sites to obtain additional information for your research or general information:

National Telecommunications and Information Administration - NTIA
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/
NTIA covers domestic and international telecommunications and information technology issues.  Access to reports from the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, Telecom glossary and Engineering reports.

Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
http://www.mpt.go.jp/index-e.html
Contains reports on telecommunications and includes information on Japan's telecommunication sector.  Statistical information on the use of communication products and services are also provided.  Take a look at CALsuf.  It's an interactive tutorial that also includes graphics to clarify concepts.  It covers these five modules: Easy Learning of Satellite Communication System, Easy Learning of Optical Communication Methods, Basic Knowledge of the Personal Handy-phone System, Internet for Small Office, and Music DO-RE-MI.

Wireless Communications Bureau
http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/
Covers wireless communication services, antenna structure, information on licensing, wireless headlines and hot topics, and more.

MPT News - Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
http://www.mpt.go.jp/pressrelease/english/mpt-news/
This is a biweekly newsletter of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications that covers a variety of topics on telecommunications and communications both at the national and international level.

Lucent - Information Theory 
http://www.lucent.com/minds/infotheory/
"50 Years of Information Theory offers a nice tutorial on information theory: who created it, what it is, and why it's important. The site illustrates how Claude Shannon's insights from 1950 dominate modern communications and information processing. Shockwave is needed to view the site."  Be sure to take a look at networking basics.

International Telecommunication Union
http://www.itu.int/
Speech and papers on telecommunications issues are available.  Brief telecommunications industry information by country, operator/company, region are provided.  A wealth of information is provided.  Online publication is for purchase.

Computers, Computer Science and Telecommunications
http://www.brint.com/Business.htm#Computers
Links to Web sites on computer and telecommunications information.  Keep in mind that some of the links are no longer active, and some of the Web pages have been updated since 1998.  However, they may still provide some useful information.

How Does A Long Distance Receiver Work?
http://www.4p8.com/eric.brasseur/receiv.html
"A basic description and explanation with examples on the physics of transmitting information over long distances using a transmitter and receiver."

CNN.com - Technology
http://www.cnn.com/TECH/
Access to obtain current information in the technology field.

Telecommunications Online
http://www.telecoms-mag.com/
Looks at issues at the Americas and International levels.  Take a look at the Archives, articles are organized by Americas and International.  The Industry Resources are organized into associations, forum, and other sites.

TIA Standards & Technology (Telecommunications Industry Association)
http://www.tiaonline.org/standards/
Covers standards and technical and regulatory issues.  Enter term(s) in the find box at the end of the page to locate additional information on standards.  Click Resources to access more information.  MultiMedia Telecommunications Association has a comprehensive glossary; use to clarify terms and acronyms.

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
http://www.nasa.gov
Provides useful information even if it may seem too technical.  Take a look at NASA Scientific and Technical Information, which includes a link High Performance Computing and Communications.  Another link to look at is NASA Technology Portal.  Though this site may be too technical you can still make use of some information.

ETSI - European Telecommunications Standards Institute
http://www.etsi.org/
Hopes to standardize telecommunications in Europe and the rest of the world.  News, legal issues and more are provided.  Take a look to know what's being discussed beyond the boundaries of the United States.

Business Owners' IdeaCafe
URL: http://ideacafe.tradepub.com/
This site offers free publications for executives and managers.  Requirements to receive free subscriptions are determined by the publishers and not by Tradepub.  Please see Tradepub FAQ.  Subjects that may interest you are: Computers, Engineering Design, Internet, Information Technology, Network / Communications, Telecommunications Trade/Professional.

NYSIA - the New York Software Industry Association
URL: http://www.nysia.org/
Gain access to events, some of which are free, news information, job postings, and free subscription.