### Question
How does the law define inbound telemarketing?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 274*, **inbound telemarketing** is defined as:

> the marketing of property, goods, or services by telephone to a customer or potential customer who initiated the call

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 274*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part III-Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies**

