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A bearer channel (B-channel) carries main data on the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).

see Busy Lamp Field

Bluetooth is a wireless technology enabling data transmission from one device to another in close proximity.

A bolt-on is a mobile service that can be added to an existing tariff to increase the inclusive allowance, e.g. additional text messages, minutes or data.

A bonded solution combines multiple broadband connections (ADSL/fibre/ethernet) to provide a greater bandwidth than would otherwise be available.

see Basic Rate Interface

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) refers to employees who bring their own computing devices to use in the workplace and to connect to the corporate network. BYOD security is often addressed by having IT provide detailed security requirements for each type of personal device used in the workplace. For example, configuring passwords, prohibited access, or data encryption. 

The UK’s largest provider of fixed-line, broadband and mobile services. They also provide subscription television and IT Services.

A bundle is a combination of inclusive services within a fixed cost. This could be text messages, minutes and data for a mobile device or a selection of cloud features for IP telephony (e.g. Voicemail, Busy Lamp Field and Call Queueing).

A Busy Lamp Field (BLF) is when lights on a handset indicate if an extension connected to the same telephone system is engaged.

See Bring Your Own Device.

This is a measurement of how much information is in a message.  

Megabyte = 1,000,000 bytes
Gigabyte = 1,000,000,000 bytes
Terabyte = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes
Petabyte = 1,000,000,000,000,000 bytes
Exabyte = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes
Zettabyte = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes
Yottabyte = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes