### Question
What is the definition of activated channels?


### Answer
The definition of **activated channels** is as follows in *47 U.S.C. § 522*:

> those channels engineered at the headend of a cable system for the provision of services generally available to residential subscribers of the cable system, regardless of whether such services actually are provided, including any channel designated for public, educational, or governmental use

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 522*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part I-General Provisions**

