Dedicated Long Distance (Long Distance T-1)

Definition: A direct connection to a long distance companies central office from the customer location. The most common connection is a T-1 line which includes a local loop (24 Voice Channels)

Direct Inward Dial phone numbers (See Local T-1 for definition)

A benefit to dedicated long distance is, the customer receives a lower long distance rate, because they lease a dedicated line directly to a long distance company bypassing the local Phone Company all together. Thus, no fees have to be paid to a local provider for each call.

Note: A dedicated line is a leased line from the phone company and has a monthly cost associated with it. This cost is referred to as a local loop cost

Local Loop definition: The local loop is the telephone line that runs from the local Telephone Company or long distance company to the end user's premise. The local loop can be made fiber, copper or wireless media.

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