Info Structure Information Society Infrastructure Deployment Office Intellectual Property Interconnection International Data Access License (IDA) Internet The Internet Protocol (IP) IP based retransmission ITU – international Telecommunications Union An Info Structure is the layout of information in a manner that enables it to be navigated. A term used to describe a modern population that is conversant with — and actively using — information and communications technology. A society where the creation and exchange of information is a key social and economic activity. An office to coordinate various telecommunications and technology projects and agencies. Intellectual property can be described as legal recognition and granting of exclusive rights in respect of original ideas and or creations. These include musical, technological, literary, software processes and applications and artistic works. Refers to physical and logical linking of two separate networks so that customers of one network can reach and communicate with customers of the other network. The Licensee is authorised to provide and operate International Data Access (IDA) connectivity whether one-way or two-way, pointto-point, point to multipoint for voice, data or vision or any other kind of message for reception within Nigeria or any other international destination. A "network of networks" linking millions of computers worldwide for communications purposes. The main communications protocol leveraged for relaying network packets across a connected network using the internet Protocol suite. A Service that allows users to retransmit terrestrial digital broadcasting using IP Multicast. IP multicast, similar to TV broadcasting, allows users to distribute content simultaneously to a group of interested receivers on the IP network. The United Nations agency that is responsible for coordinating shared global use of spectrum, setting global telecommunications standards and also for ICT development. K Knowledge Economy The knowledge economy is a term that refers either to an economy of knowledge focused on the production and management of knowledge. L Liberalization License Refers to the relaxation of Government regulation or formerly rigid or constraining degree of regulation. This creates greater freedom to market entry, providing the operators with greater flexibility to invest, alter operations and services, and fix or negotiate tariffs. An authorization granted by a regulatory authority for the provision of ICT services or for use of the radio frequency spectrum. M MDA MIU’s !"#$%&"'()*+(,%'$-.(/(0120( ( Ministries, Department and Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Mobile Internet Units are vehicular-based computer centers, ( ,"34(97(