local loop

local loop

The lines between a customer and the telephone company's central office, often called the "last mile." Local loops use copper-based telephone wire. See last mile, DLC and FTTP.

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local loop [′lō·kəl ′lüp]

(communications)

A telephone line terminating at the local central office. Also known as local line.

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(communications)

local loop - The circuits between a telephone subscriber's residence or business and the switching equipment at the local central office.