Glossary

LEC

Written by Intrado | Jul 25, 2024 7:21:42 PM
Local Exchange Carrier. A Telecommunications Carrier (TC) under the state/local Public Utilities Act that provides local
exchange telecommunications services. Also known as Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs), Alternate Local
Exchange Carriers (ALECs), Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs), Competitive Access Providers (CAPs), Certified
Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs), and Local Service Providers (LSPs).