Committed information rate

The Committed Information Rate (CIR) is a term commonly used in telecommunications, particularly in the context of services like frame relay and ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode). CIR refers to the guaranteed minimum data rate that a service provider commits to deliver to a customer or subscriber. Key aspects of CIR include: 1. **Guaranteed Bandwidth**: CIR ensures that the customer has access to a specific minimum bandwidth for the duration of the connection.