An accessAccess is the method or facility used to enter the LEC or network is the access. There are two types of access services; switched access, and special access. charge is also known as a fee charged by the service provider to gain access to their network is an access charge. Additionally, Federal Access Charge, Customer or Subscriber Line Charge, and Interstate Access Charges. These charges don’t have to be invoiced by the phone company. Certainly, they are watched by the FCC and have a maximum fee.