Apparatus for providing connectivity at a hub having a plurality of
subscriber lines and a plurality of feeder lines. The apparatus includes
a first switch module for coupling to N of the plurality of subscriber
lines, where N is an integer. The first switch module is also for
coupling to a digital subscriber line access modem (DSLAM) at the hub. A
second switch module is coupled to the first switch module and the DSLAM.
The second switch module is also adapted for coupling to M of the
plurality of feeder lines at the hub, where M is an integer.