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What is a LATA?

A LATA (Local Access and Transport Area) is a geographical and administrative area that is the responsibility of an LEC (Local Exchange Carrier).

Calls that cross LATA boundaries are handed off to an IXC (IntereXchange Carrier).

Calls within a LATA are called IntraLATA; Calls between LATAs are called InterLATA.

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