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The process where the incumbent operator makes its local network (the connection between the customer’s premises and the local exchange) available to other companies. The customer is then able to choose another supplier other than the incumbent to provide service.
MAC code is a code like a serial number that identifies a broadband connection in a telephone exchange.
MPLS is a widely supported method of speeding up data communication over combined IP/ATM networks. This improves the speed of packet processing and enhances performance of the network.
A multiservice access node (MSAN) is a device typically installed in a telephone exchange (although sometimes in a roadside serving area interface cabinet) which connects customers' telephone lines to the core network and is able to provide telephony, ISDN, and broadband such as DSL all from a single platform. Prior to the deployment of MSANs, telecom providers typically had a multitude of separate equipment to provide the various types of services to customers. Integrating everything on a single node, which typically backhauls everything over IP or Asynchronous Transfer Mode can be more cost effective and may enable customers to have new service enabled far more quickly.
MSIL allows CPs access to 21CN for any-to-any connection of new multimedia services
is a number uniquely identifying a subscription in a GSM or UMTS mobile network. Simply put, it is the telephone number to the SIM card in a mobile/cellular phone.
An online database function that allows information to be collated e.g. order contact information only available if the customer is using Linux web space.
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations is a charity that gives voice and support to over 280,000 staff in voluntary and community organisations. With 7,000 organisations in membership, they are the largest umbrella body in the voluntary sector.
Telephone services using the following numbers: Special Service numbers (including freephone, special local rate and special national rate) and Premium Rate Services numbers (PRS) (services currently provided under 090 and 091 number ranges).
is a unique identifier (of usually 3 letters and 6 numbers) which mobile and fixed-line telephone network providers (in the UK and various other countries) issue to a customer so they can port their number to another network.