GSM Acronyms

MS Mobile Station

BTS Base Transceiver Station

BSC Base Station Controller

BSS Base Station Subsystem

MSC Mobile Services Switching Center

HLR Home Location Register

VLR Visitor Location Register

AuC Authentication Center

EIR Equipment Identity Register

OMC Operations and Maintenance Center

NMC Network Management Center

ADC Administration Center

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