Tandem Office Switch definition

Tandem Office Switch or “Tandem(s)” are used to connect and switch trunk circuits between and among other Central Office Switches. A Tandem Switch does not include a PBX.
Tandem Office Switch is a switching system that establishes trunk-to- trunk connections. Local tandems switch calls from one end office to another within the same geographic area, and access tandems switch traffic from host or end offices to and from an Interexchange Carrier. A tandem office switch can provide host office or end office switching functions as well as the tandem functions. A Central Office Switch may also be employed as a combination End Office/Tandem Office Switch.
Tandem Office Switch or “Tandem Switch” means/refers to a switch that has been designed for special functions that an End Office Switch does not or cannot perform. A Tandem Office Switch provides a common switch point whereby other switches, both Tandem Office Switches and End Office Switches, may exchange calls between each other when a direct Trunk Group is unavailable. The term “Tandem Office” and “Tandem” are used to refer to the building in which the Tandem Office Switch resides, but are also used interchangeably to refer to the switch within the building.

Examples of Tandem Office Switch in a sentence

  • WSP-to-AT&T-22STATE traffic on a Type 2A Interconnection Trunk Group must be destined for an NPA-NXX residing in an AT&T-22STATE End Office Switch that homes on that AT&T- 000053 22STATE Tandem Office Switch.

  • Provide a Trunk Side connection between an AT&T-22STATE Tandem Office Switch and WSP’s network.

  • The geographical exchange area of the associated Rate Center must be served by an End Office Switch or other End Office Switches sub-tending the AT&T-22STATE Tandem Office Switch, where a Type 2A Trunk Group is located, or the End Office Switch where a Type 2B or Type 1 Trunk Group is located.


More Definitions of Tandem Office Switch

Tandem Office Switch. Tandem means to connect in series. A Tandem, Tandem Switch or Tandem Office Switch connects one trunk to another for the purpose of exchanging Local Traffic. It is an intermediate (Class 4) switch between an originating telephone call and the final destination of the call.
Tandem Office Switch or “Tandem” means a Switch used to connect and switch Trunk circuits between and among other Central Office Switches. A Tandem Switch does not include a PBX.
Tandem Office Switch or “Tandem Office” or “Tandem” is a switching entity that has billing and recording capabilities and is used to connect and switch trunk circuits between and among End Office Switches and between and among End Office Switches and carriers’ aggregation points, points of termination, or points of presence, and to provide Switched Exchange Access Services.
Tandem Office Switch means a Class 4 switch that is used to connect and switch trunk circuits between and among end office switches and other tandems.
Tandem Office Switch or “Tandem” means a Switch used to connect and switch Trunk circuits between and among other Central Office Switches. A Tandem Switch does not include a PBX. “Technically Feasible”, including burden of proof, is as defined in applicable FCC regulations and Applicable Law.
Tandem Office Switch which is used to connect and switch trunk circuits between and among other Central Office Switches. Access and toll tandems provide connections for Exchange Access, Telephone Toll Service, and Telephone Exchange Service.
Tandem Office Switch. OR "TANDEM(S)" are used to connect and switch trunk circuits between and among other Central Office Switches. A Tandem Switch does not include a PBX.