### Question
Can you define what telecommunications means?


### Answer
**Telecommunications** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1091*:

> the use of television, audio, or computer transmission, including open broadcast, closed circuit, cable, microwave, or satellite, audio conferencing, computer conferencing, or video cassettes or discs, except that such term does not include a course that is delivered using video cassette or disc recordings at such institution and that is not delivered in person to other students of that institution

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1091*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

