ATU-C

ATU-C definition - telecom
An asymmetrical digital subscriber line (ADSL) modem located at the telco central office (CO) or other headend location. The ATU-C is the line side interface of a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM). A matching modem, known as an ADSL transmission unit-remote (ATU-R) is located on the customer premises. See also ADSL, ATU-R, CO, DSLAM, headend, and modem.

Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary Copyright © 2008 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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