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local calling area (LCA)
- Definition
- The local calling area for a specific exchange consists of that exchange area plus other exchange areas to which local calls can be made from the specific exchange without incurring long distance charges. The LCA applies to wireline and wireless services. (source: Central Office Code (NXX) Assignment Guidelines, http://www.crtc.gc.ca/public/cisc/cn/CNODGL0002A.doc; CRTC staff)
- French
- zone d'appel local (ZAL)
- Associated words and phrases
- exchange
exchange area - Associated words and phrases also defined
- central office (CO)
- extended area service (EAS)
- This term is used for
- LCA
- local calling area boundaries
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