Founded in 1991, FairPoint Communications is a publicly traded, incumbent local exchange carrier that serves residential, government and business customers throughout the United States. The company owns and operates more than 30 local exchange carriers in over 15 U.S. states. It offers local and long-distance services. FairPoint Communications manages nearly 1 million access lines. The company also provides voice, Internet, broadband, television and business communication solutions. It offers FAST, which serves clients in New Hampshire and Maine. In addition, the company provides call waiting and forwarding options. It offers a variety of calling cards. The company provides DIRECTV service, which includes a selection of channels. Its clients include One Communications Corporation and AT&T Intellectual Property. FairPoint Communications offers a range of program packages.