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Inter-segment revenues. Inter-segment revenues are mainly generated from interconnection services relating to traffic between the fixed-line and mobile networks and the provision to the Mobile segment of leased lines by the Fixed-line segment. Since Julyb1, 2004, inter-segment revenues also include revenues from the provision of interconnection services with Mauritel. IP (Internet Protocol). Telecommunications protocol used on networks to carry internet traffic and based on the transmission of data packets. ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Entirely digital telecom network enabling the simultaneous transmission of voice and data (fax, internet,betc.). ISP (Internet Service Provider). A company or an organization offering internet access to retail, business or corporate users. Kbits/s (Kilobits per second). Unit of measurement for the speed at which data can be transmitted along a line. Leased line. Any part of a network (or an access line to that network) that is supplied as a dedicated channel with all of its capacity available exclusively to the user and on which there are no controls or signaling. LO BOX (GSM gateway). Equipment, compatible with the GSM standard, that has been designed to act as an interface between the GSMnetwork and equipment that is normallymeant to be connected to the fixed-line public telecommunications network, e.g., private switching systems (PABX) or ordinary telephones. Maroc TelecomGroup. TheMaroc Telecomentity comprising all fully consolidated companies. MENA (The Middle East and North Africa). Region comprising the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Gaza and theWest Bank, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE and Yemen. MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). Multimedia version of SMS enabling real multimedia files (video, audio, high-resolution images) to be attached to text messages. MSAN (Multi-Service Access Node). New telecommunications technology that shortens last miles, thereby increasing speeds, integrating ADSL and voice and allowing for services such as videotelephony and three-way calling. MSC (Mobile Switching Center). A central switching point for Mobile service that controls the routing of calls. Multiplexer. Telecom network equipment that enables the insertion or extraction of data packages. Network Intelligent Call Center ( Centre d’Appels Intelligent Réseaub – CAIR). Call Center Offer launched by Maroc Telecom, intended for companies whose customer relations management constitutes a true strategic variable. CAIR’s objective is to enable effectivemanagement of the customer relationship without significant investment from the customer. This is because the technical functionalities of the call center are managed within the Maroc Telecom network. NMT (NordicMobile Telephone) standard. Mobile network launched by Maroc Telecom and based on analog technology operating in the 450 MHz frequency band. NSS System (Network Sub-System). All elements/equipment, in particular switchgear, required to make up a GSM network. Optical local loop. Fiber optic-cable-based access network used to connect broadband customers.

PABX (Private Automatic Branch eXchange). Equipment able to establish temporary connections between inbound and outbound lines in order to route communications. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). Transmission of the spoken word through the sampling and digital coding of the signal. The PCM circuit is the heart of the 2bMb/s telephone network. Postpaid (services). Formula whereby services are paid for after being used (free services may also be included in this formula). Power CP. New, more powerful processor, based on Siemens technology, for MSC mobile switches. PPT. Smart Network service allowing the marketing of capped-rate plans, not with a line number (CLI) but with any virtual phone number. Prepaid (services). Formula whereby services are paid for before being used (free services may also be included in this formula). PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). This is the classic 2-line network. This system is switched in the sense that the connection is temporarily established with the person called, as opposed to cable, where the connection is permanent. Radio paging. Transmission of numeric or alphanumeric messages to a mobile handset or group of mobile handsets. Radio-relay system. Technique used to transmit a signal (voice, data or video) by radio wave.These links consist of relays that are installed on pylons or at highbpoints which are used to ensure that the signal is routed from the source to the destination. Roaming. Function enabling customers abroad to make and receive calls via an operator other than the one to which they subscribe. SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy). Digital method of optimizing transmissions over fiber optic and radio systems. Signal failure rate. General term, applicable to various services, expressing the number of lines or services declared to have failed during the period, compared to the set of lines or services for the same period. Signaling Transfer Point (STP) system. Signaling transfer point for S7 signaling systems. The STP allows signaling messages to be routed and transferred by means of the SS7 protocol. SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. Without a SIM card, calls cannot be made from a mobile phone. In particular, the SIM card stores the user’s personal profile and a PIN code protecting access to the card. Single RAN. Solution for network operators that lowers energy consumption, transmission costs, maintenance, and the amount of ground infrastructure needed with respect to traditional BTS solutions. SMS (Short Message Service). Written message, limited to 160 characters, exchanged between mobile telephones. SMSC (Short Message Service Center) Servers. Service allowing the sending and receiving of written messages containing a maximum of 160 characters. Messages can be sent via an operator, via the internet or directly using the keyboard on a mobile phone. If the recipient’s phone is turned off, the messages are still saved at the operator’s message center. The length of time these messages are stored for varies depending on the operator. Nonetheless, in order for messages to be received, the maximum storage capacity of the handset must not have been reached.

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