Alternative Delivery A nonpostal method to distribute or deliver mail matter. For example, facsimile and electronic funds transfer in place of First-Class Mail service; freight forwarding in place of Package Services, Priority Mail service, or Priority Mail Express service; private carriers in place of Periodicals or Standard Mail service.
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Alternate Delivery Service – USPS Definition
Alternate Delivery Service A delivery method that does not require a carrier. Caller Service, firm holdout, Post Office Box service, and general delivery are alternate delivery services.