In a public switched telecommunications
network, the ultimate
user,
i.e., customer, of a
communications service.
Note 1: Subscribers include individuals, activities, organizations, etc.
Note 2: Subscribers use end instruments, such as telephones, modems,
facsimile machines, computers, and remote terminals, that are connected to a
central office.
Note 3: Subscribers are usually subject to
tariff.
Note 4: Subscribers do not include communications systems operating personnel except for their personal terminals.