### Question
How is the "certification" defined?


### Answer
The term **certification** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 273* as follows -

> any technical process whereby a party determines whether a product, for use by more than one local exchange carrier, conforms with the specified requirements pertaining to such product

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 273*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part III-Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies**

