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'U' Glossary Terms
ULL - Unconditioned Local Loop
In the local exchange, this is a dedicated copper pair from the MDF
at the customer's premises to a MUX, or similar.
UMTS - Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
See 3G services.
Untimed Local Calls
This is a flat rate charged for a local call regardless of the
length of a call.
Uplink
This is the term to describe a link to a higher part of a network.
UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply
Often found in server or hardware rooms, a UPS is used as a backup
supply of AC voltage that will automatically operate when it detects
that the main power source is unavailable.
URL - Universal Resource Locator
This is the Internet address protocol that identifies the location
of a website on the Internet. URL's on the Internet begin with
http://
USO - Universal Service Obligation
Administered by the ACMA, the universal service obligation (USO) is
the obligation placed on universal service providers to ensure that
standard telephone services, payphones, and prescribed carriage
services are reasonably accessible to all people in Australia on an
equitable basis, wherever they reside or carry on business..
USP - Universal Service Provider
A provider of telecommunications services or Carriage Service
Provider that is responsible for fulfilling the Universal Service
Obligation (USO) as set out by the ACMA. |
