Architecture Options
- Largest single cost component of modem service: network expenses for Local Exchange Carrier interconnection
- Traditional Architecture
- Managed Modem Service Provider is a customer of Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) or Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC).
- Managed Modem Service Provider buys expensive ISDN interconnection from the LEC or CLEC.
- Softswitch Architecture
- Managed Modem Service Provider is a peer of LEC or CLEC.
- Managed Modem Service Provider (MMSP) shares cost of interconnection with LEC or CLEC.