### Question
How is the term local exchange carrier defined?


### Answer
The term **local exchange carrier** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 153* as the following:

> any person that is engaged in the provision of telephone exchange service or exchange access

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

