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Home » Service Providers » Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC)

Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC)

What is a CLEC? In telecommunications, a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) is a provider or carrier that competes with other Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC). Local Exchange Carriers (LECs) are divided into two categories: Incumbent (ILECs) and Competitive (CLECs). ILECs are typically the original monopoly and operate under different regulations than Competitive Local Exchange Carriers. CLECs often lease certain network elements from ILECs at regulated wholesale prices.

Learn more about Competitive Local Exchange Carriers and CLEC service by contacting a Global Communications Group (GCG) representative. Select from our expanding CLEC service provider portfolio which includes Century Link, Global Crossing, Integra Telecom, Level 3, Paetec, Speakeasy, Sprint, TelePacific, Tw Telecom and XO Communications. At GCG, our experts will help you select the right telecommunication solutions at the best prices available. Call toll free (877) 708-8900 or fill out the contact form to be connected with one of our consultants.