Question: What does the "Short name for network" Information Element (IE) indicate when sent by the network?
Option 1: The full name of the network that the mobile station is currently connected to.
Option 2: The abbreviated name of the network associated with the MCC and MNC contained in the routing area identification of the cell the MS is currently in.
Option 3: The name of the serving system that the mobile station should use for further communication.
Option 4: The name of the home network of the mobile station.
Explanation: When the "Short name for network" IE is sent by the network, it indicates the abbreviated name of the network that the network wishes the mobile station to associate with the MCC and MNC contained in the routing area identification of the cell the MS is currently in. This allows the mobile station to display a shortened version of the network name to the user.