### Question
How does the law define Internet?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 231*, **Internet** is defined as:

> the combination of computer facilities and electromagnetic transmission media, and related equipment and software, comprising the interconnected worldwide network of computer networks that employ the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol or any successor protocol to transmit information

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 231*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part I-Common Carrier Regulation**

