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Common Carrier: In a telecommunications context, a telecommunications company that holds itself o ut to the public for hire to provide communications…

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In a telecommunications context, a telecommunications company that holds itself o ut to the public for hire to provide communications transmission services.

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In a telecommunications context, a telecommunications company that holds itself out to the public for hire to provide communications transmission services. Note: In the United States, such companies are usually subject to regulation by federal and state regulatory commissions. (SP 800-53) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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