### Question
Can you define what incumbent local exchange carrier means?


### Answer
**Incumbent local exchange carrier** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 252*:

> provided in section 251(h) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 252*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part II-Development of Competitive Markets**

