POT (Point Of Termination) Synonymous with POP (Point Of Presence). The point at which an interexchange carrier (IXC) establishes a physical presence in a geographic area, and at which the local exchange carriers (LECs) terminate access services. See also LEC, IXC, and POP. 74570c16.qxd 9/11/07 12:27 PM Page 387 |