### Question
How is the term generic requirement defined?


### Answer
The term **generic requirement** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 273* as the following:

> a description of acceptable product attributes for use by local exchange carriers in establishing product specifications for the purchase of telecommunications equipment, customer premises equipment, and software integral thereto

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 273*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part III-Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies**

