Maxis Berhad | Annual Report 2012

Maxis Berhad // Annual Report 2012 255 GLOSSARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGS OTHER INFORMATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2G Second generation or 2G digital wireless communications system which uses circuit switching technology. GSM is one of the most widely used 2G mobile systems. 3G Third generation or 3G digital wireless communications system which uses both circuit and packet switching technology and offers higher speed data transmission rates than those available under 2G. W-CDMA and CDMA2000 are two of the leading 3G technologies. 4G Fourth generation digital wireless communication system, also known as LTE ("Long-Term Evolution"). ADS Advanced Data Services. ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line; a digital subscriber line of copper loop enhanced technologies, which is asymmetric, providing faster transmission rates downstream than upstream. It is suited to fast internet access where requests for web pages and email generally require less bandwidth than the receipt of multimedia and web pages. ARPU Average Revenue Per User. This is the average of the monthly revenue per subscription in a period, each calculated by dividing (i) the monthly revenue (net of rebates) less roaming partner revenue and non-recurring fees by (ii) the monthly average number of revenue- generating subscriptions. Bandwidth The information-carrying capacity of a communications channel expressed in the form of rate of data transfer (bits per second or multiples of it). Base Station A transceiver station located within a cell used for communication between mobile devices within the cell and a Base Station Controller (BSC) or Mobile Switching Center (MSC). Broadband Transmission capacity having a bandwidth greater than 256kbps, capable of high-speed data transmission. BTS Base Transceiver Station; radio equipment contained in a base station that is used for transmitting and receiving signals to and from a mobile device within a single cell. Capex Capital expenditure. CAGR Compounded Annual Growth Rate. CDMA Code Division Multiple Access; a digital wireless transmission technology based on continuous digital transmission using coding sequences to mix and separate voice and data signals. CDMA allows more than one user to simultaneously occupy a single radio frequency band with reduced interference. Cloud Computing The delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices as a metered service over a network (typically the Internet). Data Centre Services which include server racks or space in a controlled environment, regulated power supply, dedicated and shared network connections, state- of-the-art security, fire detection and suppression among others. EBITDA Profit before finance income, finance costs, tax, depreciation, amortisation and allowance for write down of identified network assets. ETP Economic Transformation Programme launched by the Government of Malaysia; the programme acts as the catalyst of growth in two ways: focusing resources on 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) and improving competitiveness through six Strategic Reform Initiatives. Fibre Optic A means of providing high-speed data transmission using light to send signals through glass fibres. FMCG Fast Moving Consumer Goods. Free Cash Flow Cash flows from operations less capital expenditure, device subsidies, interest payments and finance lease repayments. Femtocell A small, low power cellular base station, typically designed for use in a home or small business. Gbps 1 billion bits per second. Gearing Ratio Calculated as interest-bearing borrowings, loan from a related party, payables under deferred payment scheme, loan from immediate holding company and derivative financial liabilities/assets on a net basis less cash and cash equivalents divided by total equity. GPRS General Packet Radio Service; an enhancement of the GSM system that supports packet switching and higher speed data transmission rates than 2G. GSM Global System for Mobile communications; one of the most widely used standards for mobile communications; initially developed to standardise the use of mobile technology in Europe. HSDPA High-Speed Downlink Packet Access; an extension to 3G that provides downlink data speeds in excess of standard 3G. HSPA/HSPA+ High-Speed Packet Access; an extension to 3G that provides downlink and uplink data speeds in excess of standard 3G. ICT Information and Communication Technology; an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing radio, television, mobile phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems as well as various services and applications associated with them, such as video-conferencing and distance-learning. IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards.