>what _is_ cdpd?

cellular digital packet data.  sort of dialup over cellular, but with
a bit more support for packetized data as opposed to data-over-voice.
i think.

ps - i recommend you install pkgsrc/textproc/dict-client.  that can at
least expand the acronym.  :)

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