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extended area service (EAS)
- Definition
- Service to a geographic area beyond the local service area to which traffic is classified as local for selected customers. EAS allows subscribers in one exchange to call subscribers of another exchange without a toll charge. The introduction of EAS may result in higher local rates. (sources: Newton's Telecom Dictionary, 2000; CRTC Data Collection - Telecommunications Glossary, http://www.crtc.gc.ca/dcs/eng/glossary.htm
- French
- service régional
- Associated words and phrases
- EAS
extended area calling
extended area services
extended area telephone service
extended-area calling
extended-area service - Associated words and phrases also defined
- local calling area (LCA)
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