Local Exchange Carrier
/ˈloʊkəl ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈkærɪər/
Definitions
- (n.) A telecommunications company authorized to provide local telephone service within a specified area.
The local exchange carrier is responsible for maintaining the regional telephone network.
Forms
- local exchange carrier
- local exchange carriers
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Commentary
Term primarily used in regulatory and telecommunications law; often contrasted with interexchange carriers which provide long-distance services.
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