A trunking gateway, also known as a PSTN gateway, is an interface between Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Public switched telephone network (PSTN). The gateway connects the VoIP line and PSTN line so that an end user can use PSTN phones to make a call over the Internet with VoIP. Trunking gateways are generally larger than residential gateways, managing a large number of digital circuits.[1]

The name "trunking gateway" refers to the Class-4 telephone switches these gateways often connect to, which are also referred to as "trunking switches" because of their use of trunks.[2] A trunking gateway might connect to, for example, T1/E1 and T3/E3 circuits.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Ellis, Juanita; Pursell, Charles; Rahman, Joy (11 September 2003). Voice, Video, and Data Network Convergence: Architecture and Design, From VoIP to Wireless. Elsevier Science. p. 68. ISBN 9780080474816. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  2. ↑ Bates, Juliet; Gallon, Chris; Bocci, Matthew; Walker, Stuart; Taylor, Tom (30 August 2006). Converged Multimedia Networks. Wiley. ISBN 9780470035160. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  3. ↑ Dodd, Annabel Z. (2012). The Essential Guide to Telecommunications. Prentice Hall. ISBN 9780137058914. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
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