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LOCAL CALL [2 records]

Record 1 2002-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Switching
OBS

Any call (attempted or completed) with the local service area of the calling telephone. (SMICO, 71: 227) On local calls within the office (class 5 office) or call completing from distant offices, dial pulses actuate switches or relays in proper sequence to connect the calling customer to the called station. (DISATT, 75: 4, 5)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commutation téléphonique
OBS

Communication interne à un centre de commutation. (NEF 1, 77: 2.1, 3) Une communication est dite locale lorsque les deux abonnés sont rattachés à un même central. (TECHNI, E-2875: 2)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Conmutación telefónica
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Record 2 1998-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephony and Microwave Technology
  • Telecommunications Transmission
OBS

the effective use of a connection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)

Spanish

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