### Question
How is the term interconnection system defined?


### Answer
The term **interconnection system** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 397* as the following:

> any system of interconnection facilities used for the distribution of programs to public telecommunications entities

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 397*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER III-SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RADIO > Part IV-Assistance for Planning and Construction of Public Telecommunications Facilities; Telecommunications Demonstrations; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; General Provisions > subpart e-general provisions**

