### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 541* as follows -

> given it in section 153 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 541*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part III-Franchising and Regulation**

