Wide area network – AT&T DEFINITY 7200 series User Manual
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WATS (Wide Area
Telecommunications
Service)
A service that allows calls to certain areas for a flat-rate charge based on
expected usage.
WATS trunk
A one-way outgoing telecommunications channel used to place a WATS
call, or a one-way incoming telecommunication channel used to receive an
800-service call.
wide area network
(WAN)
A network that provides telecommunications services to a geographic area
larger than that served by a local area network. See also local area
network.
Wide Area
Telecommunications
Service
See WATS.