### Question
What is the definition of eligible service area?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible service area** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 950bb*:

> an area in which broadband service capacity is less than—


(A) a 10-Mbps downstream transmission capacity

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

