### Question
How does the law define cable services?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 53201*, **cable services** is defined as:

> the installation, maintenance, or repair of submarine cables and related equipment, and related cable vessel operations

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 53201*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part C-Financial Assistance Programs > CHAPTER 532-CABLE SECURITY FLEET**

