### Question
How does COMMON CARRIERS define payphone service?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 276*, **payphone service** is defined as:

> the provision of public or semi-public pay telephones, the provision of inmate telephone service in correctional institutions, and any ancillary services

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 276*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part III-Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies**

