Tele-Communication (Telecom) Terms Glossary and Dictionary

Class 5 Switch

Class 5 Switches provide telecommunication services using TDM (Time Division Multiplex) technology from basic dial-tone to advanced voice services and data network access to subscribers within a defined locality or local loop. Class 5 switches are deployed at a central office (CO) by service providers for both local and long distance telephony services, vs. the Class 4 switches are only for long distance and trunking services.



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Class 5 Switch