Telecommunication Acronyms

Telecommunications is like a lot of other industries in that they tend to have their own language built around acronyms, portmanteaus, and technical terminology.

Here is a small sampling of Telecom Acronyms:

UNE – Unbundled Network Element
AC – Account Consultant
LSO – Local Service Office
LENS – Local Exchange Network System
LERG – Local Exchange Routing Guide
LNP – Line Number Portability
TN – Telephone Number
NPA – Number Plan Area
NXX –Network Exchange
CSR – Customer Service Record
SLC – Subscriber Line Charge
LOR – LEC Order Record
SWBT – Southwestern Bell Telephone
LEC – Local Exchange Carrier
ATN – Account Telephone Number
FOC – Firm Order Commitment
LIDB – Line Identification Database