(1) (Competitive Access Provider) An organization that competes with the established telecommunications provider in an area.
(2) (Carrierless Amplitude Phase) A type of ADSL service. See DSL.
(2) (Carrierless Amplitude Phase) A type of ADSL service. See DSL.
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