Multiple homing
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In telecommunication, the term multiple homing has the following meanings:
1. In telephone systems, the connection of a terminal facility so that it can be served by one or several switching centers. Multiple homing may use a single directory number.
2. In telephone systems, the connection of a terminal facility to more than one switching center by separate access lines. Separate directory numbers are applicable to each switching center accessed.
Source: from Federal Standard 1037C and from MIL-STD-188