A group of computers at a single location (usually an office or home) that are connected by phone lines, network cables of various configurations or coaxial cable.
LATA (local access and transport area)
An area designated by a specified telecommunication tariff within the United States.
LEC (local exchange carrier)
An LEC is a company thatprovides intra-LATA (local exchange carrier) telecommunications services.
Lifeline Service
Basic local exchange telephone service, provided at a discount, to low-income and elderly people. Lifeline service is subsidized by other telephone services or by state and local taxes.
Line Circuit
A circuit in the central office that provides dial tone to the subscriber lines.
Local Call
Any call to a destination within the local service area of the calling station.
Loop
Channel between a customer’s terminal and a central office. The most common form of loop, a pair of wires, is also called a line.
Loop Extender
Device in the central office that supplies augmented voltage out to subscribers who are at considerable distances. It provides satisfactory signaling and speech for such subscribers.
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