### Question
How does MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS define telecommunications industry?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 614*, **telecommunications industry** is defined as:

> communications businesses using regulated or unregulated facilities or services and includes broadcasting, telecommunications, cable, computer, data transmission, software, programming, advanced messaging, and electronics businesses

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 614*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER VI-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

