POTS
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000936
An acronym for Plain Old Telephone Service, referring to the traditional analog voice transmission system over copper wires. This system uses circuit switching to establish a dedicated connection for the duration of a call. It provides basic voice communication and low-speed data transmission via modems, typically up to 56 kilobits per second.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000936 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
Record as JSON
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