### Question
How does the law define direct-to-home satellite services?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 303*, **direct-to-home satellite services** is defined as:

> the distribution or broadcasting of programming or services by satellite directly to the subscriber's premises without the use of ground receiving or distribution equipment, except at the subscriber's premises or in the uplink process to the satellite

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 303*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER III-SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RADIO > Part I-General Provisions**

