Glossary beginning with A

The ACCC is an independent body which provides general consumer protection and competition regulation across all industries. It administers the Trade Practices Act. The ACCC also regulates competition in the telecommunications industry through administration of the Telecommunications Access Regime (the ability to choose alternate providers of telecommunications services) and regulation of anti-competitive conduct.

Monthly charge from a service provider for provision of that service. Call charges are additional to this charge. Also may be referred to as a Service Fee or Connection Fee. Distinct from a Connection Charge, which is the charge for connection of an individual call.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content. Incorporates the former ABA (Australian Broadcasting Authority) and ACA (Australian Communications Authority).

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is a form of DSL, a data communications technology that enables faster data transmission over copper telephone lines.

A technology for the delivery of faster ADSL. Exchanges must be ADSL2+ enabled. Speeds available start at 24000/3000 kbps and reduce with distance from the exchange, hardware used, quality of the copper pair used, etc.

Prefix added to a phone number to denote the location of that number. In Australia, interstate calling often requires an STD area code. Follow this link for a list of all Australian area code an prefixes.

A set of numeric digits entered after dialing the conference call dial-in number and being connected to the conference bridge. The access code directs the caller to the appropriate conference.

The telephone number you will call to reach our bridge equipment, which allows you to begin your conference call.

An online contact and group management system

A web site owner that promotes a merchant’s products and/or services, earns a commission for referring clicks, leads, or sales.

Terms that govern the relationship between a merchant and an affiliate.

A revenue sharing arrangement between online merchants and distributors (affiliates) in which the affiliate earns a commission for producing a sale, lead or click for the merchant’s site

Guide to help you plan and lead your meeting effectively.

A signal that is received in the same form in which it is transmitted, while the amplitude and frequency may vary.

A web collaberation feature that allows the host and participants to share software applications during a web conference.