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M2M
Machine to Machine (M2M) Service
MAC

Media Access Control Address. It is a hardware identification number that identifies each device connected to a network.

Machine To Machine (M2M) Communication

is a type of telecommunication between two or more devices that do not necessarily need any direct human intervention;

Machine To Machine (M2M) Service

means a type of telecommunication service using Machine to Machine (M2M) communication;

Main Telecommunication Services

means the telecommunication services listed in sub-rule (2) of rule 4 of these rules;

Merger Rules

means the Telecommunications (Regulation of Restructuring or Acquisition of Authorised Entities) Rules, 2025;

MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs
MIB
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Microwave
Microwave (MW) Backbone networks are generally below 10 GHz frequency band for GSM and CDMA based telecom service providers
Migration Rules

means the Telecommunications (Migration from License to Authorisation) Rules, 2025;

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;

MMSL

MMSL (Maritime Mobile Station License)-Maritime mobile-satellite service (MMSS, or maritime mobile-satellite radiocommunication service) is – according to Article 1.29 of the ITU's Radio Regulations (RR)[1] – "A mobile-satellite service in which mobile earth stations are located on board ships; survival craft stations and emergency position-indicating radiobeacon stations may also participate in this service", in addition to serving as navigation systems.

MMSL FBT

MMSL FBT (Fishing Boat and Troller)

MNP

Mobile Number Portability

MNP
Mobile Number Portability (MNP)
MoA

Memorandum of Association

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;

MOC
Ministry of Communications
MRO
Minimum roll out obligation Module (MRO)
MSC
Mobile Switching Centre- MSC is the acronym for Mobile Switching Center, a core part of the GSM/CDMA network system that connects calls and provides services to mobile subscribers.
MTCTE

MTCTE Portal is the online platform for mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment in India. It involves designation of domestic and recognition of foreign conformity assessment bodies.