### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define local exchange carrier?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 153*, **local exchange carrier** is defined as:

> any person that is engaged in the provision of telephone exchange service or exchange access

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

