CONTROLINK-DIGITAL CHANNEL SERVICE (DCS)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Digital Channel Service is an intraexchange multifunctional digital channel
service which provides multifunctional access transport for a variety of
switched and dedicated network services on a channelized basis over a single
high-capacity DS1 facility.  This service provides local loop transport from
the customer's premises to the serving wire center.

Digital Channel Service is provided in capacity increments of 24 digital
channels (DSOs) over a single DS1 facility.  Network services may be
furnished on a link (partial channel) basis across multiple jurisdictions.

DCS consolidates public switched and private line access to GTE wire centers
onto a single transmission path which provides reserved digital capacity and
reduced error rates.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

-    Improved data transmission.
-    Advanced digital transport.
-    Faster call setup time (saves significant minutes of usage).
-    GTE service (prompt service provisioning, continuous monitoring, and
     expert maintenance).
-    Attractive pricing.
-    Cost savings by consolidating voice and data communications over a
     single high-capacity digital line.

ALLOWS MULTIPLEXING OF:

      -    PBX trunks
      -    Tie lines
      -    Off-Premises Extensions (OPXs)
      -    Foreign Exchange (FX) service
      -    CentraNet service lines
      -    Other high-capacity digital services

For more information, call 1-800-483-4926 M-F 8am - 8pm eastern.

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