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Short Title Definition
A B C D E F G H I L
International Private Leased Circuit (Iplc)

means an international leased circuit connecting a user in India and a user outside India;

Internet

is a global system that:
(a) is logically linked together by a globally unique address, based on Internet Protocol (IP) or its subsequent enhancements or upgradations; and
(b) is able to support communications using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite or its subsequent enhancements/upgradations, and all other IP compatible protocols;

Internet Exchange Point

or “IXP” means a telecommunication equipment at a physical location containing Ethernet switches where multiple telecommunication networks connect to exchange internet traffic;

Internet Exchange Point (Ixp) Service

means a telecommunication service provided using IXP;

Internet Leased Line

or “ILL” means any dedicated link, on wireline or wireless media, from a port on Internet node to user premises and having un-contended capacity;

Internet Of Things

or “IoT” means M2M communications over the internet;

Internet Service

is a type of telecommunication service accessing the internet;

Internet Telephony

means transfer of message(s) including voice signal(s) through internet and internet telephony network shall be construed accordingly;

Intra Circle Traffic

means the telecommunication traffic originating and terminating within boundaries of the same Telecom Circle or Metro service area;

Leased Circuit

means a private dedicated circuit that links two or more locations using physical connections, transmission bandwidth, circuit switched technology, or packet switched technology;