### Question
How is the "television network" defined?


### Answer
The term **television network** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 339* as follows -

> a television network in the United States which offers an interconnected program service on a regular basis for 15 or more hours per week to at least 25 affiliated broadcast stations in 10 or more States

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 339*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER III-SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RADIO > Part I-General Provisions**

