"Plain Old Telephone Service" POTS Lines
Business Lines provide basic access service and supply single line telephones, telephone lines and access to the public switched network to deliver a single, voice-grade communications channel. This service is ideal if your business uses a small number of phone lines that do not require the features and functionality of a PBX or Hybrid phone system. A Basic Business Line will provide PBX and Key System users a low-cost option for FAX and Modem connectivity.
Analog Trunk Service
Provides voice-grade communication channel(s) to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) or Hybrid Key System. These full service trunks can be used to carry one-way outbound traffic, one-way inbound or two-way traffic, direct inward dialing or a combination thereof.
Digital Trunk Service
Provides a DS-1 digital transmission facility operating at 1.544 Mbps and time division multiplexed into 24 channels for the connection of Basic or DID Trunks to a PBX or trunk capable Key System. These full service trunks can be used to carry one-way outbound traffic, one-way inbound or two-way traffic, direct inward dialing or a combination thereof.
Basic Rate Interface
A communications line that provides both voice and data capabilities via 2 64KBPS bearer (B) channels and one D channel used for signaling. The 2 B channels can be used for voice but are more commonly used for data purposes such as connection to an Internet Service Provider (ISP), video conferencing, or voice/data transmission from remote offices to a main business location. ISDN PRI (Two-Way)
A digital trunking service incorporating Integrated Services Digital Network technology (ISDN) to provide you with high-capacity digital access from their CPE to XO’s local switched network. This service provides simultaneous access, transmission and switching of voice, data and imaging services via channelized transport.
A feature rich, central office based service for medium sized businesses desiring a better alternative to multiple line telephone sets, key systems, and small PBX systems. Centrex is also an alternative for businesses that need a more sophisticated telephone system at a reasonable cost.
