Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier
Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (Incumbent LEC). With respect to an area, the local exchange carrier that:
(1) On February 8, 1996, provided telephone exchange service in such area; and
(2)
(i) On February 8, 1996, was deemed to be a member of the exchange carrier association pursuant to ยง 69.601(b) of this chapter; or
(ii) Is a person or entity that, on or after February 8, 1996, became a successor or assign of a member described in paragraph (2)(i) of this section.
Source
47 CFR § 51.5
Scoping language
Terms used in this part have the following meanings: