def type(self):
        """The alternative carrier type name, equivalent to
        :attr:`Carrier.record.type` or
        :attr:`Carrier.record.carrier_type` if the carrier is
        specified as a :class:`HandoverCarrierRecord`."""
        return self.record.type if self.record.type != "urn:nfc:wkt:Hc" \
            else self.record.carrier_type