The CLEC switch, unlike the ILEC's central office switch, does not have direct line side terminations to the subscribers but instead connects to special equipment located in a cage in the ILEC's serving central office.

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CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) switches do not have direct line side terminations to subscribers. Instead, they connect through special equipment located in a cage within the ILEC's (Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier) serving central office, allowing the CLEC to provide service using the ILEC's infrastructure.

The CLEC Switch, Unlike the ILEC's Central Office Switch, Does