### Question
How does COMMON CARRIERS define text messaging service?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 227*, **text messaging service** is defined as:

> a service that enables the transmission or receipt of a text message, including a service provided as part of or in connection with a voice service

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 227*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part I-Common Carrier Regulation**

