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Short Title Definition
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Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services

means the telecommunication services that are identified under and grant of authorisation for which is governed by the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2025;

Mobile Number Portability

or “MNP” means the facility which allows users to retain their existing telecommunication identifier when they switch from one authorised entity or licensee providing access service to another;

National Long Distance (Nld) Network

is a type of telecommunication network which carries bearer telecommunication traffic between two telecom circle or metro service areas or provides domestic bandwidth or leased circuit within the boundaries of the national service area;

National Long Distance (Nld) Service

means a type of telecommunication service provisioned over the NLD network;

Network Service Operator

or “NSO” means an authorised entity or licensee providing telecommunication service by establishing, operating, maintaining, or expanding telecommunication network for the relevant telecommunication service;

Networth

shall have the meaning given to the term in sub-section (57) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013;

Non-Terrestrial Networks (Ntn)

means telecommunication networks or its segments that use either Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), including High Altitude Platforms (HAPs), or satellites in different constellations, to carry a transmission equipment relay node or a base station;

Parent Nso

in relation to a VNO means the NSO with which such VNO seeks to enter into, or has entered into, an agreement for providing its telecommunication services;

Peering

means a process by which two or more internet networks connect and exchange traffic, either directly or through IXP, and without having to involve a third internet network;

Point Of Interconnection

or “POI” has the same meaning as defined in the interconnection regulations under the TRAI Act;