### Question
How is the term essential service provider defined?


### Answer
The term **essential service provider** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5189e* as the following:

> an entity that—


(1)(A) provides


(i) wireline or mobile telephone service, Internet access service, radio or television broadcasting, cable service, or direct broadcast satellite service

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5189e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-DISASTER RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER IV-MAJOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

