### Question
What does connecting carrier mean?


### Answer
**Connecting carrier** has the following meaning in *47 U.S.C. § 153*:

> a carrier described in clauses (2), (3), or (4) of section 152(b) of this title

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

