The Probert Encyclopaedia of Science & Technology

ACCESS CHARGE

Access Charge is a cost assessed to users for connection ability to the interexchange, interstate message toll telephone networks of IEC's by the user's LEC, to send and receive calls beyond the immediate local exchange area. May be per minute fees levied on long distance companies, Subscriber Line Charges (SLCs) levied directly on regular local lines, fixed monthly fees for special telco circuits (i.e. WAL, DAL, T-1), or Special Access Surcharge (SAS) on special access circuits.
Research Access Charge