Termination equipment that (a) is located on the customer premises and (b) performs a function that may be integrated into the common carrier equipment. Note: An example of a customer office terminal is a stand-alone multiplexer located on the customer premises. 2. The digital loop carrier (DLC) multiplexing function that is near the exchange termination (ET) when provided by a stand-alone multiplexer. Note: This function may be integrated into the ET.