Overview#
Point-of-Presence (PoP) is an artificial demarcation point or interface point between communication entities.Point-of-Presence is a location where a Interexchange Carrier (IXC) could terminate services and provide connections into a Local Access and Transport Area (LATA).
Point-of-Presence typically houses servers, routers, network switches, multiplexers, and other network interface equipment.
Point-of-Presence is often located in a Data Center.
ISPs typically have multiple PoPs.
PoPs are often located at Internet exchange points and colocation centres
More Information#
There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:- [#1] - Point_of_presence
- based on information obtained 2017-08-06-