A fee charged to subscribers or other telephone companies for the use of local exchange facilities, especially for access to facilities to provide long-distance service.
ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line transmits data asymmetrically, meaning the bandwidth usage is much higher in one direction than the other. Typical ADSL applications transmit 8 Mbps downstream and 768Kbps upstream, depending on the length of the local loop.
All Trunks Busy
When a user tries to make an outside call through a telephone system and receives a “fast” busy signal, he/she is usually experiencing All Trunks Busy. No trunks are available to handle that call. The trunks are all being used at that time for other calls or are out of service. Many long distance companies are replacing a “fast” busy signal with a recording that might say something like, “I’m sorry. All circuits are busy. Please try your call later.”
Analog Transmission
A signaling technology in which sound waves or other information are converted into electrical impulses of varying strengths. Analog is the traditional telephone technology for voice transmission.
Area Code
A three-digit phone number prefix that designates a particular geographic area for long distance call routing purposes.
All rates exclude applicable taxes, surcharges and franchise fees and all programming and rates are subject to change without notice. Offers and services are subject to prior credit approval. Activation, installation and/or first month payment may be required. Other restrictions may apply. Paks require one-year commitment. Price assumes use of electronic billing, auto payment from bank or credit card account. If online services are not used and printed invoice is requested, a $1.50 will be added to bill; $1.50 will be added to bill if auto payment option is not used. All services may not be available in all areas.
