2. Regulations - Terminology

To avoid ambiguities, we have used particular terminology when explaining the rules:

MUST

This word, or the terms "REQUIRED" or "SHALL", mean that the item is an absolute requirement of any Mobile Wireless Network.

MUST NOT

This phrase, or the phrase "SHALL NOT", mean that the item is an absolute prohibition of any Mobile Wireless Network.

SHOULD

This word, or the adjective "RECOMMENDED", mean that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore a particular item, but the full implications must be understood and carefully weighed before choosing a different course.

SHOULD NOT

This phrase, or the phrase "NOT RECOMMENDED" mean that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances when the particular behavior is acceptable or even useful, but the full implications should be understood and the case carefully weighed before implementing any behavior described with this label.

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