### Question
How is the "cable programming service" defined?


### Answer
The term **cable programming service** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 543* as follows -

> any video programming provided over a cable system, regardless of service tier, including installation or rental of equipment used for the receipt of such video programming, other than (A) video programming carried on the basic service tier, and (B) video programming offered on a per channel or per program basis

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 543*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part III-Franchising and Regulation**

