### Question
What does electronic messaging service mean?


### Answer
**Electronic messaging service** has the following meaning in *47 U.S.C. § 153*:

> a service that provides real-time or near real-time non-voice messages in text form between individuals over communications networks

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

