### Question
Can you define what State means?


### Answer
**State** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 224*:

> any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 224*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part I-Common Carrier Regulation**

