### Question
Can you define what qualifying carrier means?


### Answer
**Qualifying carrier** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 259*:

> a telecommunications carrier that—


(1) lacks economies of scale or scope, as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commission pursuant to this section

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 259*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part II-Development of Competitive Markets**

