170 IAC 7-6-2 Definitions

Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this rule: (1) "Local exchange carrier" or "LEC" means a local service telephone utility that provides telephone service to customers in the geographic territory served by the local exchange. (2) "Provider of last resort" means a provider that: (A) holds a certificate of territorial authority issued by the commission; and (B) is required to offer local exchange service throughout a defined geographic area.