### Question
What is the definition of equal access code?


### Answer
The definition of **equal access code** is as follows in *47 U.S.C. § 226*:

> an access code that allows the public to obtain an equal access connection to the carrier associated with that code

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 226*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part I-Common Carrier Regulation**

