### Question
How does the law define broadband" or "broadband service?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 1702*, **broadband" or "broadband service** is defined as:

> given the term "broadband internet access service" in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-BROADBAND ACCESS > SUBCHAPTER I-BROADBAND GRANTS FOR STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND TERRITORIES**

