### Question
How is the "connecting carrier" defined?


### Answer
The term **connecting carrier** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 153* as follows -

> a carrier described in clauses (2), (3), or (4) of section 152(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

