Interexchange Carrier
/ˌɪntərɪkˈstʃeɪndʒ ˈkæriər/
Definitions
- (n.) A telecommunications service provider that offers long-distance voice calling and data transmission between local exchange carriers.
The customer chose an interexchange carrier to handle their interstate long-distance calls.
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- interexchange carrier
- interexchange carriers
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as IXC in telecommunications law; important to distinguish from local exchange carriers (LECs) when drafting statutes or agreements.
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