### Question
How is the term cable programming service defined?


### Answer
The term **cable programming service** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 543* as the following:

> any video programming provided over a cable system, regardless of service tier, including installation or rental of equipment used for the receipt of such video programming, other than (A) video programming carried on the basic service tier, and (B) video programming offered on a per channel or per program basis

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 543*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part III-Franchising and Regulation**

