### Question
How does the law define incumbent local exchange carrier?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 252*, **incumbent local exchange carrier** is defined as:

> provided in section 251(h) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 252*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part II-Development of Competitive Markets**

