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


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 260*, **telemessaging service** is defined as:

> voice mail and voice storage and retrieval services, any live operator services used to record, transcribe, or relay messages (other than telecommunications relay services), and any ancillary services offered in combination with these services

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 260*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part II-Development of Competitive Markets**

