International gateway exchange

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In telephony, an international gateway exchange [1] is a telephone switch that forms the gateway between a national telephone network and one or more other international gateway exchanges, thus providing cross-border connectivity.

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Whereas international gateway exchanges are commonly implemented using hardware that could also serve to build a Class 4 (national transit) switch, some of the differences between an international gateway exchange and a Class 4 switch include:

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References

  1. "What Is PSTN? A Clear Guide, Plus Why VoIP Is Better". vonage.com. Retrieved 4 January 2026.