### Question
Can you define what exchange access means?


### Answer
**Exchange access** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 153*:

> the offering of access to telephone exchange services or facilities for the purpose of the origination or termination of telephone toll services

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

