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2. Access networks based on twisted copper pairs
2.1 Telephone access network
The traditional telephone network uses circuit switching, hence its name "Public Switched Telephone Network" (PSTN) . Each telephone network subscriber is connected via a twisted copper pair to a line interface on a local exchange (LSE) or a routing autonomy switch (RAS).
The term local loop refers to the terminal part of the telephone network where, in the event of a call, there is metallic continuity between the user's installation and the CL or CAA
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References
- (1) - DSL Forum Press Release - DSL Global Surges past the 150 million subscriber mark - . June 23 th 2006. (disponible sur http://www.dslforum.org/ )
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