Connection

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006177",
  "term": "Connection",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Wired “line” or wireless “channel” that provides a dedicated communication path between a Location and the first Node on a Provider’s network. Multiple dedicated communication paths serving one or more End Users at the same Location should be counted as a single Connection. A Connection may be a UNE, including an Unbundled Copper Loop if modified to provide a Dedicated Service. A Connection must have the capability of being used to provide one or more Dedicated Services; however, a Connection can be used to provide other services as well. For example, a dedicated communication path that is currently being used to provide a mass market broadband service but has the capability to provide a Dedicated Service is considered a Connection for the purpose of this data collection.",
  "references": [
    "Federal Communications Commission Special Access Data Collection Glossary of Terms at https://www.fcc.gov/general/special-access-data-collection-glossary-terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/connection/"
}