B channel

B channel: 1. A communications channel used for the transmission of an aggregate signal generated by multichannel transmitting equipment. 2. The CCITT (now, ITU-T) designation for a clear channel, 64-kb/s service capability provided to a subscriber under the Integrated Services Digital Network offering. Note: The B channel, also called the bearer channel, is intended for transport of user information, as opposed to signaling information.

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