SolveForce Local Exchange Carriers

SolveForce Local Exchange Carriers (LECs) are the backbone of telecommunications services for businesses and consumers. They provide a wide range of services, including local telephone service, long-distance calls, internet access, and other communication solutions to customers in their region. As technology evolves rapidly, LECs have become increasingly important players in the telecom industry as they… Read More

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Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC)

An incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) is a telephone company that has been in existence prior to the divesting of AT&T. The term ILEC is also used in reference to the Baby Bells, which are the regional telephone companies that were created when AT&T was divided. The largest ILECs are Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink and Frontier.… Read More

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Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC)

A Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) is a telecommunications company that provides local telephone service in competition with Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs). CLECs typically use the facilities of the ILECs to provide service, but may also build their own networks. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 created an opportunity for CLECs to enter the market… Read More

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