### Question
How does the law define recipient?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 1608*, **recipient** is defined as:

> any provider of advanced communications service the application of which for a reimbursement under the Program has been approved by the Commission, regardless of whether the provider has received reimbursement funds

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1608*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-SECURE AND TRUSTED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS**

