### Question
How does the law define broadband service?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 950bb*, **broadband service** is defined as:

> any technology identified by the Secretary as having the capacity to transmit data to enable a subscriber to the service to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 950bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS**

