Glossary

Point-to-Point Protocol

Definition: Refers to a communications line that provides a path from one location to another (point A to point B).The undertaking transmits a separate stream of broadcast video and audio to each end-user. While point-to-point delivery provides users with a greater degree of choice and interactive capabilities, the disadvantage of such networks is that each user requires a separate data stream, thereby potentially consuming considerable network bandwidth overall (Sources: PC Mag Encyclopedia; Public Notice CRTC 2007-13, 7 February 2007)
French: protocole point à point
This term is used for: Point to Point Protocol; PPP

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