Long-Distance Carrier
/ˈlɔŋˌdɪstəns ˈkæriər/
Definitions
- (n.) A telecommunications company authorized to provide telephone services between distant geographic areas, often across state or national boundaries.
The long-distance carrier imposed per-minute charges on the international calls.
Forms
- long-distance carrier
- long-distance carriers
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Commentary
In regulatory contexts, the term distinguishes these carriers from local exchange carriers and is significant in tariff and service regulation.
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