Definition (Repealed)

For the purposes of sections 28-27-23 to 28-27-29, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) means an entity that competes for local exchange service, as well as long distance, international, Internet access, and entertainment with the incumbent local exchange carrier. A local exchange is the telephone company exchange where subscriber lines are terminated. A local exchange carrier is a local telephone company. A facilities-based CLEC owns switching equipment and telephone lines.