Internet  The publicly available worldwide collection of Telecommunication Networks that transmit data by Packet  Switching using the Internet Protocol ( IP ), which allows them to function as a single virtual network .  Internet Protocol (  IP )  The Internet network - layer protocol , defined by Internet Engineering Task Force ( IETF ).  Law  The Federal Law by Decree no 3 of 2003 Regarding the Organization of the Telecommunications Sector as  amended from time to time .  Numbering  Resources  The prefixes , individual numbers , numbering ranges , and codes used by Licensees to provide  Telecommunication Services .  Packet Switching  A communications method in which packets ( discrete blocks of data ) are routed between nodes over data  links shared with other traffic .  Policy  This Policy .  Closed Group  Network  A Telecommunication Network which is :  - operated exclusively for the benefit of Users of that network , which Users are either employed by or are a  part of one entity or group of entities with a common ownership , or which Users are connected , related or  associated with each other for a Public Interest Purpose beyond the mere exchange of telecommunications ;  and  not interconnected with any other Closed Group Network or Public Telecommunication Network , in such a  way so to allow real time voice communications to be carried between a User connected to or on the first  network , and a User connected to or on a Public Telecommunication Network .  Public Interest  Purpose  An educational purpose , or purpose for the benefit of research or education at an academic institution within  the UAE ( which academic institution is recognised by the Federal Ministry of Education or the Ministry of  Education of an individual Emirate ), or for the sole benefit of one or more UAE federal or local  governmental entities .