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Glossary of terms

Glossary of terms

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
Data Service
Provision of access to wired or wireless facilities and services specifically designed for efficient transmission of data
DGCA
Directorate General of Civil Aviation- is the regulatory body in the field of civil aviation in India, dealing with safety issues.
DL
Decision Letter
Domain Name

means the address of a computer, organization, or entity on a TCP/IP network such as Internet;

Domestic Leased Circuit

means a leased circuit within the boundaries of the national service area;

DOT
Department of Telecommunication- is a government organization under the Ministry of Communications that regulates and promotes telecom services in India
DPL

Dealer Possiossion License- for trading of wireless equipments. WPC provides such licenses.

DS
Data Service
DSNG

(DSNG 9OB vans etc) Digital Satellite News Gathering, refers to the use of satellite technology to transmit news footage and live broadcasts from remote locations directly to news studios

DTH

Direct To Home- Direct broadcast satellite service provider give subscription based TV service