### Question
How is the term electronic publishing joint venture defined?


### Answer
The term **electronic publishing joint venture** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 274* as the following:

> a joint venture owned by a Bell operating company or affiliate that engages in the provision of electronic publishing which is disseminated by means of such Bell operating company's or any of its affiliates' basic telephone service

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 274*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part III-Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies**

