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What is PSTN?

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Definition: PSTN stands for Public Switched Telephone Network. It is the same thing as POTS (Plain Old Telephone System). It is simply the worldwide telephone network. I am here referring to the old phone system. It carries analog data. In constrast, VoIP uses digital data.
Also Known As: POTS - Plain Old Telephone System

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