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MAXIS BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2009 | 197 Cell The basic geographical unit of a cellular mobile system; represents the radio frequency coverage area in the mobile system resulting from operation of a single multiple channel set a base station frequencies. Channels A unique radio frequency that is used for communication between subscriber units and cell site base stations. Churn The termination of service by subscribers, both voluntary and involuntary. Circuit Switching A method of transmitting voices or data which involves setting up a call or connection using switches and reserving the circuit for such use until the call or connection is terminated. CLIP Calling Line Identification Presentation. CLIR Calling Line Identification Restriction. COSO Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission. CPP Calling Party Pays; a billing and settlement system where the calling party is charged for the calls made. CSD Circuit Switched Date; the transmission of date using circuit switching technology. DPLC Domestic Private Lease Circuits. DSL Digital Subscriber Line; a family of digital transmission technology that provides high bandwidth bi-directional transmission over standard twisted copper wires (regular telephone lines). DVB-H Digital Video Broadcasting – Handheld; a technical specification for bringing broadcast services to mobile handsets. EBITDA EBITDA is defined as profit before finance income, finance cost, taxation, depreciation and amortisation. EDGE Enhanced Date for GSM Evolution that is a 3G technology that delivers broadband-like data speeds to mobile devices. Fiber Optic A means of providing high-speed data transmission using light to send signals through glass fibers. Frequency The number of cycles per second, measured in hertz, of a periodic oscillation or wave in radio wave propagation. Gbps 1 billion bits per second. GH Gigahertz; 1 billion cycles per second. GMSC Gateway Mobile Switching Centre; a main mobile switching centre that connects a mobile network to other fixed and mobile networks. GPRS General Packet Radio Service, an enhancement of the GSM system that supports packet switching and higher speed data transmission rates than 2G. Group Maxis Berhad and its subsidiaries. GSM Global System for Mobile communications; one of the most widely used standards for mobile communications; initially developed to standardise the use of mobile technology in Europe. HSBB High Speed Broadband HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access; an extension to 3G that provides downlink data speeds in excess of standard 3G. HSPA High Speed Packet Access
198 | MAXIS BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2009 GLOSSARY (CONTINUED) HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access; and extension to 3G that provides uplink data speeds in excess of standard 3G. ICT Information and Communication Technology is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems as well as various services and applications associated with them, such as video conferencing and distance learning. IDD International Direct Dialing IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity is a unique number associated with all GSM and UMTS network mobile phone users. International Gateway An international gateway exchange is a telephone switch that forms the gateway between a national telephone network and one or more other international gateway exchanges, thus providing cross-border connectivity. Internet The interconnection of servers worldwide that provides communications and application services to an international base of business, consumers, education, research, government and other organisations. IP Internet Protocol; a standard that keeps track of network addresses for different notes, routes outgoing messages, and recognises incoming messages. IPLC International Private Leased Circuits; a point-to-point private line used for internet access, business date exchange, video conferencing and any other form of telecommunications to communicate inter-offices internationally. ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network; to provide integration of voice, data to provide integration of voice, data and other services on one fixed subscriber line. ISP Internet Service Provider; an entity that provides internet access to customers. IVR Interactive Voice Response is a generic term for transaction systems allowing phone callers to use an ordinary tone dialing to interact with computers through speech or dialed instructions. Kbps 1 thousand bits per second. LAN Local Area Network; a short distance data communications network (usually within a building). Last mile The copper wires that extend from the local exchange or node to the homes or offices of users. In most countries, the last mile is controlled by the incumbent fixed line operator. Leased Line A leased line is a permanent fiber optic or telephone connection between two points set up by a telecommunications carrier. It can be used for telephone, data or Internet services. MMSSB Maxis Mobile Services Sdn Bhd (Company No. 73315-V) MASB Malaysian Accounting Standards Board Maxis or the Company Maxis Berhad (Company No. 867573-A) MEPS Maxis Exclusive Partners. Mbps One million bits per second. MBNS MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (Company No. 240064-A) MBSB Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd (Company No. 234053-D) MCB Maxis Communications Berhad (Company No. 158400-V) M-Commerce Mobile Commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services through wireless handheld Internetenabled mobile devices such as mobile phones and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). MESH system Optical fiber trunk system incorporated with 3 diverse routes and automatic restoration mechanism. MICC Ministry of Information Communication and Culture. MMSB Maxis Mobile Sdn Bhd (Company No. 229892-M) MMS Multimedia Messaging Services. Mobile Number Portability (MNP) MNP ensures that mobile phone customers can keep their current mobile number, when switching from one mobile service provider to another. MOE Ministry of Education Malaysia. MPLS Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a data-carrying mechanism that emulates some properties of a circuitswitched network over a packetswitched network. MNP Mobile Number Portability; ensures that mobile phone customers can keep their current mobile number when switching from one mobile provider to another.
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