### Question
How does the law define common carrier” or “carrier?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 153*, **common carrier” or “carrier** is defined as:

> any person engaged as a common carrier for hire, in interstate or foreign communication by wire or radio or interstate or foreign radio transmission of energy, except where reference is made to common carriers not subject to this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

