### Question
How does WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION define cable channel” or “channel?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 522*, **cable channel” or “channel** is defined as:

> a portion of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum which is used in a cable system and which is capable of delivering a television channel (as television channel is defined by the Commission by regulation)

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 522*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part I-General Provisions**

