Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) definition

Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) specifies how a Frame Relay Switch sends and receives data from another Frame Relay network. The NNI Port Connection provides connection of a Frame Relay Trunk, including 56 and 64 kbps DDS, 1.536 Mbps/DS1, 45 Mbps/DS3 and CIS Cross Connects, to ▇▇▇▇ Atlantic’s XA-FRS Network.
Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) means a connection established between two telecommunications providers using a mutual agreement usually in exchange for fees or for services rendered. An NNI does not carry direct customer traffic. Rather it provides a means of aggregation for many customers.

Examples of Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) in a sentence

  • Port Connections and PVCs can be categorized as being either a User-to-Network Interface (UNI) type or Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) type.

  • The Satellite Gateway functions as a Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) between Verizon’s Satellite Access service and the Private IP MPLS network.