### Question
How is the "electronic messaging service" defined?


### Answer
The term **electronic messaging service** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 153* as follows -

> a service that provides real-time or near real-time non-voice messages in text form between individuals over communications networks

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

