### Question
What is the definition of electronic publishing joint venture?


### Answer
The definition of **electronic publishing joint venture** is as follows in *47 U.S.C. § 274*:

> 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**

