What is Trunking?

Trunking, in the context of telecommunications and networking, refers to a method of efficiently sharing a limited number of communication lines (or channels) among a larger number of users. It works by allocating channels dynamically to users on demand, rather than assigning dedicated channels to each user. This improves resource utilization and reduces costs. Trunking is commonly used in radio communication systems (e.g., police, fire departments, and taxi services) and telephone networks.