TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

trunking

TRUNGK-ing

Definition

A method of routing multiple phone calls simultaneously over a single physical or virtual connection between a private branch exchange and the public telephone network.

Etymology

Originating from the noun 'trunk,' referring to a main line or pipe, the term was adopted in telecommunications to describe the process of bundling multiple signals onto a single pathway.

In the news

In this article, SIP trunking is mentioned as a technical feature that allows developers to connect AI-powered voice applications to existing enterprise telephony systems.

FreJun Targets Voice AI Infrastructure Layer With Teler Launch

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