Abstract: A LEC bypass technique which provides analog voice grade communications from a caller to an independent Central Office (CO) for local services and/or to a long distance inter-exchange carrier ("IXC") for long distance services by utilizing existing tariffed network data services and existing tariffed commercial DID/DOD services. The telephone switching equipment of an Independent Central Office is located in a new residential housing development (single detached, attached, or multi-family) or a new commercial development and used to provide local and long distance calling services, as well as Internet access and other telecommunications services, to the residents of the residential housing development or the tenants of the commercial development.