LAN ( Local Area Network )

Multiple  computers connected together forming a local network.
See Also: WAN

LATA

Local Access Transport Areas . A geographic service area defined in the AT&T Modified Final Judgment. The RBOCs (baby Bells) and GTE are restricted to operations within, but not between, LATAs. Long distance telephone service within a LATA is provided by the LEC. Service between LATAs is provided by an IEC. LATAs are represented by a 3-character code. 

Latency

Extent of delay that network components inflict on data packets being transmitted through a telecommunications network See also: Jitter, Packet Loss, Packetization

LDAP ( Lightweight Directory Access Protocol )

An Internet standard for Internet telephony products that access directory servers.

LEC ( Local Exchange Carrier )

The local or regional telephone company that owns and operates phone lines to customer locations and Class 5 Central Office Switches. LECs have connections to other COs, Tandem (Class 4 Toll) offices and may connect directly ( See POP ) to IECs like WorldCom, AT&T, MCI, Sprint, etc.
See Carrier, Point of Presence

LEC BAN

3-digit number appended to the billing phone number used as the LEC customer number. Groups all ANIs for a customer. See BAN

LEC Billing

Arrangement whereby the Local Exchange Carrier invoices the telephone service subscriber for some or all telecommunications services. (Including Long Distance charges incurred through use of an IEC )

LEC Card

LEC Charges

Charges that are the responsibility of the local exchange carrier.

Letter Of Agency ( LOA , Ballot )

A document that authorizes changing of a subscribers primary 1+  Long Distance Telephone Carrier. (See RespOrg, 800 Portability )

Long Distance Telephone Service

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

An Internet standard for Internet telephony products that access directory servers.

LOA ( Letter of Agency , Ballot )

A document that authorizes changing of a subscribers primary 1+  Long Distance Telephone Carrier. (See RespOrg, 800 Portability )

Long Distance Telephone Service

Local Access ( Local Loop )

The network connection from subscriber to the Central Office. The portion of a telecommunications circuit connecting the LEC's CO with the customer's premise equipment across the local telephone network.

Local Telephone Service Providers

Local Access Provider

Any organization that is authorized to provide local access. (May or may not be the LEC.) See CLEC

Local Telephone Service Providers

Local Access Transport Areas

LATA. A geographic service area defined in the AT&T Modified Final Judgment. The RBOCs (Baby Bells) and GTE are restricted to operations within, but not between, LATAs. Long distance telephone service within a LATA is provided by the LEC. Service between LATAs is provided by an IEC. LATAs are represented by a 3-character code. 

Local Area Network ( LAN ) 

Multiple computers connected together forming a local network. See Also WAN

Local Exchange Carrier ( LEC )

The local or regional telephone company that owns and operates phone lines to customer locations and Class 5 Central Office Switches. LECs have connections to other COs, Tandem (Class 4 Toll) offices and may connect directly to IECs like WorldCom, AT&T, MCI, Sprint, etc.
See Carrier

Local Telephone Service Providers

Local Exchange Service

Local Dial Tone Phone Service provided by the LEC or a CLEC See also: Telephone Company

Local Telephone Service Providers

Local Loop ( Local Access )

The network connection from subscriber to the Central Office. The portion of a telecommunications circuit connecting the LEC's CO with the customer's premise equipment across the local telephone network.

Local Telephone Service Providers

Local Loop Provider

Any organization that is authorized to provide local access. (May or may not be the LEC.) See CLEC

Local Telephone Service Providers

Long Distance Carrier

A carrier providing long-distance telephone service between LECs and LATAs

Long Distance Telephone Service

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