Local calls are telephone calls made within a specific geographical area or region without any additional charge incurred beyond the usual phone bill. Synonyms for the term "local calls" include area calls, in-state calls, nearby calls, domestic calls, regional calls, adjacent calls, neighborhood calls, and community calls. In many cases, the term "local calls" may also refer to calls made within a specific network, such as a local mobile phone provider's network, local internet services, or a local landline service provider's network. Regardless of the phrasing used, the essence remains the same: calling someone without having to pay extra for long-distance charges.