LEC (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)
• Local Service Providers (LSPs)
• Certified Telecommunications Utility (CTU)
• Competitive Local Provider (CLP)