### Question
How does the law define authorized carrier?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 734*, **authorized carrier** is defined as:

> a communications common carrier which is specifically authorized or which is a member of a class of carriers authorized by the Commission to own shares of stock in the corporation upon a finding that such ownership will be consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 734*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER III-COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE CORPORATION**

