local exchange carrier (tel)

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local exchange carrier
A company "that is engaged in the provision of telephone exchange service or exchange access" (except for wireless carriers, unless the FCC determines that the wireless carrier is to be included in the definition); that is, any local telephone company
Local Exchange Carrier
lec
local exchange carrier
local telephone company, company which provides local telephone service in a particular geographical area, LEC (Telecommunications)