local loop


local loop

[′lō·kəl ′lüp] (communications) A telephone line terminating at the local central office. Also known as local line.

local loop

(communications)The circuits between a telephone subscriber'sresidence or business and the switching equipment at the localcentral office.

local loop

The communications lines between a customer and the telephone company's central office or distribution station. Often called the "last mile," the physical loop has traditionally been copper-based telephone wire. See last mile, DLC and FTTP.