B
black hole.

Routing term for an area of the internetwork where packets enter but do not emerge due to adverse conditions or poor system configuration within a portion of the network.

Building Local Exchange Carriers (BLECs).

Service providers that offer broadband services to businesses and tenants concentrated in building offices.

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