### Question
Can you define what wire communication” or “communication by wire means?


### Answer
**Wire communication” or “communication by wire** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 153*:

> the transmission of writing, signs, signals, pictures, and sounds of all kinds by aid of wire, cable, or other like connection between the points of origin and reception of such transmission, including all instrumentalities, facilities, apparatus, and services (among other things, the receipt, forwarding, and delivery of communications) incidental to such transmission

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

