Local Calling Area Data Source
The Local Calling Area Data Source (LCADS) is a database containing local calling area information for areas within the United States and Canada. TRA proactively collects and maintains the local calling tariff database information by utilizing the governing sources.
LCADS contains business and residential local calling area plans for various service providers. It is an aid for companies involved with designing optional calling plans, routing of telecom traffic, least cost routing and validating and identifying local and toll calls.
Data elements include:
Distance City Name CO Type (LEC or Wireless) NPA NXX Rate Center State OCN LATA Rate Center V&H Dialing Patterns Calling Plans
Partial Query Example: NPA NXXs Local to me (Residential) - (NPA NXXs that 732699 can call as a Local Call)
|
Dist |
NPA NXX |
COTYPE |
ST |
OCN |
CITY |
|
11.63615 |
908262 |
E |
NJ |
7232 |
Belle Mead |
|
6.395311 |
732302 |
E |
NJ |
5120 |
Bound Brook |
|
6.708204 |
732273 |
E |
NJ |
7232 |
Dunellen |
|
5.700877 |
732297 |
E |
NJ |
5120 |
Franklin Park |
|
5.300943 |
908930 |
W |
NJ |
6391 |
Metuchen |
Dist = Distance of NPA NXX from 732699 Central Office (miles)
NPA NXX = Area Code / prefix
COTYPE = LEC or Wireless
ST = State
OCN = Telecom Carrier Operating Company Number
CITY = Name of the Rate Center
Produced: 10th calendar day monthly
Distribution Frequency: monthly
Distribution Format(s): web download
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