Definition & Bedeutung von "local call"

What is a "local call"?

A local call is a phone call made to a number within the same geographic area or telephone exchange, typically without long-distance charges. It is usually limited to a specific region, city, or area code, and the cost of making a local call is generally lower than that of a long-distance call. Local calls can be made from landlines or mobile phones, and they do not require dialing an area code if the number is within the same local calling area. The boundaries for what is considered local vary depending on the telephone service provider and the location.