### Question
How is the "network element" defined?


### Answer
The term **network element** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 153* as follows -

> a facility or equipment used in the provision of a telecommunications service

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

