What is PLAIN OLD TELEPHONE SERVICE (POTS)?

The standard landline used to provide telephone services. Makes use of a twisted pair copper wire. Common otions include outgoing calls, incoming calls, call waiting, call forwarding, IDSN, caller ID and the like.

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Related Legal Terms
KEY TELEPHONE SYSTEM (KTS), DIALED NUMBER IDENTIFICATION SERVICE (DNIS), PUBLIC SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK (PSTN), TELEPHONE, TELEPHONE BANKING, FEDERAL TELEPHONE EXCISE TAX, BILLING TELEPHONE NUMBER (BTN), CENTREX, TELEPHONE SWITCHING, PLAIN MEANING


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