Community QuestionSeen on 2 CBTsRe-created in 6 study sets this year
permanent virtual circuit (PVC)
Community-sourced. Answers may be wrong or out of date. Always verify with your official training portal before submitting. Not affiliated with any branch, agency, or vendor. Details.
Answer
A virtual communication circuit that is created and remains available between two endpoints, which are normally some form of data terminal equipment (DTE). Telecommunications companies provide PVC service to companies requiring a dedicated circuit between two sites that require communications that are always on.