Chapter 9 Communications Circuits 9.5 CIRCUIT ACQUISITION AND OWNERSHIP 9.5.1 Private Circuits Private circuits are normally installed and maintained by a company other than a common carrier 9.5.2 Leased circuits Leased circuits are circuits owned by common carriers but leased from them by another organization for full-time exclusive use. www.gxmu.edu.cn9.5 CIRCUIT ACQUISITION AND OWNERSHIP 9.5.1 Private Circuits Private circuits are normally installed and maintained by a company other than a common carrier. 9.5.2 Leased Circuits Leased circuits are circuits owned by common carriers but leased from them by another organization for full-time exclusive use. www.gxmu.edu.cn Chapter 9 Communications Circuits