Telephone connection, dial tone and touch-tone service. A telephone company in competition with the LEC to provide the same services. Unauthorized, misleading, or deceptive charges for products or services on a consumer's telephone bill. The federal telecommunications regulatory body. Responsible for interstate and international telecommunications regulation and other telecommunications programs legislated by the federal government.
Long distance calls within the state.
Long Distance Calls made from one state to a location within another state. The Federal Communications Commission regulates these calls. Toll calls made within the LATA - Short distance toll calling. A discounted telephone service for low-income customers. Lifeline reduces the monthly basic telephone charge.