Currently, the number of class 5 switches is increasing while the number of class 2 and class 1 switches is decreasing.

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Class 5 switches, which directly serve end-users or local loops, are increasingly being replaced or supplemented by more advanced technologies and software-based solutions that offer more features and flexibility. Meanwhile, the infrastructure for long-distance and large-scale routing (class 1 and class 2 switches) is consolidating due to advancements in technology and network architecture, leading to a decrease in their numbers as they are replaced by more efficient systems.

Currently, the Number of Class 5 Switches Is Increasing While