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Record 1 2013-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wireless and Mobile Communications
  • Telephone Services
DEF

A two-step method of bypassing the [primary interexchange carrier (PIC)] to select a long distance service provider on a call-by-call basis, by dialling an access number to access the non-PICed service provider's network, then dialling the destination number from within that service provider's network.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Communications sans fil et mobiles
  • Services téléphoniques
DEF

Méthode en deux étapes pour éviter l'entreprise reliée à une [entreprise intercirconscription de base (EIB)] afin de choisir un fournisseur de services interurbains sur une base d'appel par appel, en composant un numéro d'accès pour entrer sur le réseau du fournisseur de services non raccordé à une EIB, puis en composant le numéro de destination à l'intérieur du réseau du fournisseur de ce service.

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