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Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) is a telecom company that provides local phone services, responsible for maintaining the local infrastructure that connects homes and businesses to the broader network.
Local Loop refers to the physical connection between a customer’s premises and the nearest local telephone exchange, often using copper or fiber lines to provide telecommunication services.
Local Number Porting (LNP) allows a customer to transfer their existing phone number from one service provider to another, ensuring continuity of communication with the same number.
Logs are records of system activities, such as network access, errors, or transactions, used for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining security in IT systems.
LSR (Local Service Request) is a formal request submitted to a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) to initiate changes in service, such as number porting or installation of telecom services.