LEC (Local Exchange Carrier)

A Telecommunications Carrier (TC) under the state/local Public Utilities Act that provides local exchange telecommunications services. Also known as:


 * ILEC (Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier)
 * ALEC (Alternate Local Exchange Carrier)
 * CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier)
 * CAP (Competitive Access Provider)
 * CLEC (Certified Local Exchange Carrier)
 * LSP (Local Service Provider)