wireline
n.— «Although the Federal Communications Commission requires such capabilities of all wireline and wireless carriers who provide phone service in the same local calling areas within major markets, Verizon wouldn’t say whether it plans to initiate such discussions with rivals or what will happen if no agreements are reached.» —by A.P. New York Times 2003, 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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