Communication between two different LATAs ( See InterLATA )

Interexchange Carrier - IXC - IEC ( IEC is preferred ). A carrier providing long-distance telephone service between LECs and LATAs.

Long Distance Telephone Services

InterLATA

Communication between Local Access Transport Areas. 1982 MFJ requires LECs to use an IEC for InterLATA services. See Interexchange

Telecommunications Services between multiple nations.
See also: Country Codes, Interstate, InterExchange, IntraLATA, IntraState, InterLATA

Crittenden Connection International Telecommunications Services
www.Interenational-Phone-Rates.com
International Best Telephone Rates Search Engine.
International Virtual Calling Cards
 

International Telecommunications Union

Organization in Geneva Switzerland that evaluates and approves proposed telecom standards to ensure compatibility between different  telecommunications networks and systems.

Main protocol ( i.e., set of rules that formulates the foundation of communication ) that controls data flow from one point to the another. IP is the low-level common denominator of the Internet.

Internet Service Provider ( ISP )

Company that provides customers with Internet Access.

Internet Service Providers

Internet Telephony Service Provider

Company that offers its customers the ability to place phone calls over the public Internet.
See VOIP

Internet Telephony - VOIP Service Providers

Telecommunication between multiple states. Interstate communications are regulated by the FCC.

IntraLATA

Communication within a Local Access Transport Area. 1982 MFJ allows LEC to switch and route intraLATA telephone calls without utilizing the an IEC.

Communication within a single state. Intrastate communications are regulated by each state's PUC.

ISDN ( Integrated Services Digital Network )

Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

IP ( Internet Protocol )

Main protocol (i.e., set of rules that formulates the foundation of communication) that controls data flow from one point to the another. IP is the low-level common denominator of the Internet.

IXC

Interexchange Carrier - IXC - IEC ( IEC is preferred ). A carrier providing long-distance telephone service between LECs and LATAs.

Long Distance Telephone Services

IXC Miles

On a Price Quote, the coordinates of  Location A and Location B are used for calculating mileage-dependent telephone line access charges.

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