point of presence

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point of presence - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  point of presence
  
     (PoP) A site where there exists a collection of
     telecommunications equipment, usually modems, digital leased
     lines and multi-protocol routers.  An Internet access provider
      may operate several PoPs distributed throughout
     their area of operation to increase the chance that their
     subscribers will be able to reach one with a local telephone
     call.  The alternative is for them to use virtual PoPs
     (virtual points of presence) via some third party.
  
     (1994-12-13)