What are the different architectural components in public communications network?

Subscriber line: the link between the subscriber and the network. Exchanges: the switching centers in the network. Trunks: the branches between exchanges. Trunks carry multiple voice-frequency circuits using either FDM or synchronous TDM.”

What are the four generic architectural components of a public communications network?

Terms in this set (5)
  • Subscribers: the devices that are attached to the network (telephones and modems)
  • Subscriber line: the link between the subscriber and the network.
  • Exchanges: The switching centers in a network.
  • Trunks: branches between exchanges.

What is public communication network?

public communications network means an Electronic Communications Network used wholly or mainly for the provision of Public Electronic Communications Services which support the transfer of information between Network Termination Points.

What are the advantages of packet switching compared to circuit switching?

Advantages of packet switching over circuit switching:

More efficient than circuit switching. Data packets are able to find the destination without the use of a dedicated channel. Reduces lost data packets because packet switching allows for resending of packets.