The Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) is not alone in any given market area. In most market areas, the ILEC faces one or more Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC). Today, Paul gives you some insights into the definition of the term CLEC and traces some of the history. 

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