Long distance

Long distance in telecommunications, refers to telephone calls made outside a certain area, usually characterized by an area code outside of a local call area (known in the United States as a local access and transport area or LATA). Long-distance calls usually carry long-distance charges which, within certain nations, vary between phone companies and are the subject of much competition. International calls are calls made between different countries, and usually carry much higher charges. These calls are charged to the calling party unless the called party accepts a collect call.

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Telephone calls - A telephone call is a connection over a telephone network between the calling party and the called party.

Area code - A telephone call is a connection over a telephone network between the calling party and the called party.