### Question
What does unsolicited advertisement mean?


### Answer
**Unsolicited advertisement** has the following meaning in *47 U.S.C. § 227*:

> any material advertising the commercial availability or quality of any property, goods, or services which is transmitted to any person without that person's prior express invitation or permission, in writing or otherwise

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 227*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part I-Common Carrier Regulation**

