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Multiple homing

In telecommunication, the term multiple homing has the following meanings:

1. In telephone systems, the connection of a terminal facility so that it can be served by one or several switching centers.

Note: Multiple homing may use a single directory number.

2. In telephone systems, the connection of a terminal facility to more than one switching center by separate access lines.

Note: Separate directory numbers are applicable to each switching center accessed.

Source: from Federal Standard 1037C and from MIL-STD-188



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