Jargon Buster:
ACE: This stands for Automated Calling Equipment. ACE is the system used to send automated messages to landlines in order to promote a premium rate service.
CoLo: Also commonly referred to as CoLocation, coloc or carrier hotel, is a type of data centre where CoLocation services are provided. CoLocation allows multiple customers to locate network, server, and storage gear and connect them to a variety of telecommunications and network service providers.
CPS: This stands for Carrier Pre Selection. A system which allows clients to select their chosen ‘indirect' carrier without the need of ‘smart boxes' or least cost routing software.
IVR: This stands for Interactive Voice Response, a technology that automates interactions with telephone callers.
Historically, ‘press 1 for bookings, press 2 for cancelations, 3 to speak to an operator...
Modern, ‘please state your destination after the tone.....’
MMS: This stands for Multimedia Messaging Service, but most people know it as Picture Messaging. With this service you can send photos, videos and audio clips and graphics, as well as text.
NTS: This stands for Number Translation Services provides companies with telephone numbers that begin with 0800, 0808, 0845, 0870 or 0844. If you're calling one of these numbers please be aware that different rates apply.
NGN: This stands for Non Geographic Number, a number that is not geographically based and usually beginning 0800, 0844.
OFCOM: Officially the Office of Communications, OFCOM is the government-approved regulatory authority for the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in the United Kingdom.
PRS: This stands for Premium Rate Solutions.
PPP: This stands for PhonepayPlus (formerly known as ICSTIS). They are the regulatory body for all premium rate phone-paid services in the United Kingdom.
RB: This stands for Reverse Billing. Many text services (for example, football goal alerts) work on a ‘reverse billed' basis. This means that you will be charged for receiving these texts rather than paying to send your own. The cost of these services will vary depending on which network is being used and if the service is sold as a subscription service.
SP: This stands for Service Provider. A service provider is a company that contracts directly with a network operator for premium rate numbers. The service provider is responsible for ensuring that the content and promotion of a service comply with the Phone Pay Plus Code of Practice.
SIP: This stands for Session Initiation Protocol, it is a signalling protocol used for establishing sessions in an IP network. A session could be a simple two-way telephone call or a collaborative multi-media conference session.
SMS: This stands for Short Message Service, the term used for standard text messages.
SES: Sexual Entertainment Services.
VoIP: This stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. (VoIP) is a technology that allows you to send and receive calls over the internet. This often provides significant cost-savings over other technologies.
WAP: This stands for Wireless Application Protocol, it is the technology that brings internet sites to mobile phones.
WAP push: This is a text with a link to a website in it. This can be a useful, fun service but you will often be charged each time you access the website.
CoLo: Also commonly referred to as CoLocation, coloc or carrier hotel, is a type of data centre where CoLocation services are provided. CoLocation allows multiple customers to locate network, server, and storage gear and connect them to a variety of telecommunications and network service providers.
CPS: This stands for Carrier Pre Selection. A system which allows clients to select their chosen ‘indirect' carrier without the need of ‘smart boxes' or least cost routing software.
IVR: This stands for Interactive Voice Response, a technology that automates interactions with telephone callers.
Historically, ‘press 1 for bookings, press 2 for cancelations, 3 to speak to an operator...
Modern, ‘please state your destination after the tone.....’
MMS: This stands for Multimedia Messaging Service, but most people know it as Picture Messaging. With this service you can send photos, videos and audio clips and graphics, as well as text.
NTS: This stands for Number Translation Services provides companies with telephone numbers that begin with 0800, 0808, 0845, 0870 or 0844. If you're calling one of these numbers please be aware that different rates apply.
NGN: This stands for Non Geographic Number, a number that is not geographically based and usually beginning 0800, 0844.
OFCOM: Officially the Office of Communications, OFCOM is the government-approved regulatory authority for the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in the United Kingdom.
PRS: This stands for Premium Rate Solutions.
PPP: This stands for PhonepayPlus (formerly known as ICSTIS). They are the regulatory body for all premium rate phone-paid services in the United Kingdom.
RB: This stands for Reverse Billing. Many text services (for example, football goal alerts) work on a ‘reverse billed' basis. This means that you will be charged for receiving these texts rather than paying to send your own. The cost of these services will vary depending on which network is being used and if the service is sold as a subscription service.
SP: This stands for Service Provider. A service provider is a company that contracts directly with a network operator for premium rate numbers. The service provider is responsible for ensuring that the content and promotion of a service comply with the Phone Pay Plus Code of Practice.
SIP: This stands for Session Initiation Protocol, it is a signalling protocol used for establishing sessions in an IP network. A session could be a simple two-way telephone call or a collaborative multi-media conference session.
SMS: This stands for Short Message Service, the term used for standard text messages.
SES: Sexual Entertainment Services.
VoIP: This stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. (VoIP) is a technology that allows you to send and receive calls over the internet. This often provides significant cost-savings over other technologies.
WAP: This stands for Wireless Application Protocol, it is the technology that brings internet sites to mobile phones.
WAP push: This is a text with a link to a website in it. This can be a useful, fun service but you will often be charged each time you access the website.
