Why does this matter operationally?
Digital Inclusion
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Broadcast Service
Broadcast Service is a communication service that sends the same content from one source to many receivers at the same time. It is optimized for shared distribution.
Service Model
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is the transmission of information from one source to many recipients at the same time. It may use radio, television, satellite, or IP distribution methods depending on the service…
Service Model
Carrier Grade NAT
Carrier Grade NAT is large-scale network address translation used by service providers to share limited public IPv4 addresses among many subscribers, extending NAT at provider scale.
Protocol
Content Caching Onboard Vessel
Content Caching Onboard Vessel is the storage of frequently used content on a vessel so it can be served locally and reduce repeated external transfers.
Software
Direct To Cell
Direct To Cell is a service model that connects mobile devices to cellular services using satellite-enabled access. It extends coverage where terrestrial access is limited or unavailable.
Service Model
Direct To Device
Direct To Device is a connectivity model in which a network reaches a user device without relying on a local access intermediary. It is used to extend service coverage and…
Concept/Framework
Direct To Home
Direct To Home is a satellite delivery model that sends service directly to a customer premise receiver.
Service Model
Disaster Comms Cell
Disaster Comms Cell is a temporary communications cell or coverage unit deployed during a disaster to restore or extend connectivity and provide emergency communications coverage.
Operations
First-Mile Access
First-Mile Access is the access segment that connects the end user or local site to the broader provider network. It is the entry connection to service.
Service Model
Fixed Broadband Network
A fixed broadband network is the access and transport infrastructure that delivers broadband connectivity to fixed locations such as homes, offices, or facilities. Its design assumes the endpoint remains at…
Concept/Framework