PURA oversees the provision of, and consumer access to, quality telecommunications services in the State of Connecticut.  PURA also develops and implements policies that provide for flexibility and promote a fully competitive market while employing an efficient regulatory structure which is fair, open and innovative. 
 

Glossary of Telecommunications Terms (link to Office of Consumer Counsel) 
 

• All Approved Providers
• Competitive Local Exchange Companies
• Intrastate Toll Providers
• Carriers with Revoked or Withdrawn Licenses
• Tariffs and Interconnection Agreements
• Registered VOIP Providers