the text message voting system means such text messaging voting facility as may be provided by the returning officer for the purpose of enabling voters to cast their votes by text message;
internet voting system means such computer hardware and software, data other equipment and services as may be provided by the returning officer for the purpose of enabling voters to cast their votes using the internet;
Voting system or "system" means any machine, device, technology, or equipment used to
Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) means telephone service for the transmission of human speech.
Telephone Service means calls (including voice, voicemail and conference and data calls), supplementary services (including call forwarding and call transfer) and messaging and multi-media services (including short message services, enhanced media services and multi-media services);
Telecommunications Carrier is As Defined in the Act.
Network means the participating providers described in the Provider Directory.
internet access service means a publicly available electronic communications service that provides access to the internet, and thereby connectivity to virtually all end points of the internet, irrespective of the network technology and terminal equipment used.
telephone short code means a short telephone number used for the purposes of submitting a vote by text message;