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


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 259*, **qualifying carrier** is defined as:

> a telecommunications carrier that— 


(1) lacks economies of scale or scope, as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commission pursuant to this section

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 259*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part II-Development of Competitive Markets**

