NECA was established by the Commission to prepare common tariffs and administer the revenue pools. That decision required that all exchange carriers participate in a common tariff arrangement for the carrier common line element. Voluntary common tariff arrangements were provided for end user access element, traffic sensitive access elements other than billing and collection, and billing and collective elements.
Network
A connection of two or more computers that enables them to communicate. Networks may include transmission devices, servers, cables, routers, and satellites. The phone network is the total infrastructure for transmitting phone messages.
NID (network interface device)
A device wired between a telephone protector and the inside wiring to isolate the customer’s equipment from the network.
Noise
Noise or static on a phone line that can interfere with voice or data communications. Line noise is not always audible and can be inside or outside of your facility.
Nonrecurring Charge
This term refers to one-timecharges for a service, such as a service order charge or a premise visit.
Nuisance Call
There are two types of nuisance calls. Sometimes calls are made accidentally, for instance by misdialing a number or when a misprint occurs on a publication. Then again there are those malicious calls, which are caused deliberately, mostly of an anonymous nature.
Number Portability
Sometimes referred to as a local number portability (LNP), a term used to describe the ability of individuals, businesses and organizations to maintain their existing telephone number(s), and the same quality service, when switching to a new local service provider.
NXX Code
A code normally used as a central office code. It also may be used as a numbering plan area (NPA) code or special NPA code.
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.
