FAQs - Local & Long Distance

What is considered a long distance call?

Any call to a destination outside your local service area, or LATA.

What is considered a local toll call?

Local toll calls are sometimes referred to as "local long distance" these are calls that fall between your local and long distance calling areas, made to neighboring areas, placed from 20 to 80 miles from home but not outside your LATA. These calls are not classified under the typical definition of “long distance.”.

What does "LATA" mean?

"Local Access and Transport Area" is a pre-determined geographical area used by all local service providers to determine call types. This is also referred to as "local service area" or "local calling area."

What is the difference between IntraLATA and InterLATA?

IntraLATA calls are calls that are placed within your LATA. IntraLATA calls can be classified as "local toll" or "local long distance" depending on the destination of the call. InterLATA calls are calls outside of your home LATA. InterLATA calls are always classified as "long distance."

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