Switched-Circuit Network

Also known as an SCN. A carrier network that provides circuit switching among public users. Circuit switching is a method of routing communications traffic, either from local users or from other switching centers, through a switching center. A circuit-connection session is established between the calling and called stations, until the called or calling station releases the connection.
See also Public Switched Telephone Network.

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