Whats the difference between PIC and CIC?
CIC stands for Carrier ID Code, a four digit number that identifies a long distance service provider. PIC stands for Presubscribed Interexchange Carrier, i.e. the long distance provider you use when you make a 1+ call. There are currently two types of PICs, intra-LATA and inter-LATA. Note that the inter-LATA PIC is also used for international calls (starting with “011”, but not “0011”), but a separate PIC may one day be established for them. A CIC is assigned to each PIC when you get a new number from your local telco or when you change PICs. Often both PICs are the same, but that need not be the case. Also, a special CIC is available which means no PIC. You can determine the current PICs of any given number by calling from that number as follows: • Intra-LATA: call 1-AreaCode-700-4141 where AreaCode is the first 3 digits or your 10 digit number. • Inter-LATA: call 1-700-555-4141. Both numbers are toll-free and should result in a brief recorded message identifying the underlying carrie
