### Question
Can you define what generic requirement means?


### Answer
**Generic requirement** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 273*:

> a description of acceptable product attributes for use by local exchange carriers in establishing product specifications for the purchase of telecommunications equipment, customer premises equipment, and software integral thereto

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 273*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part III-Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies**

