### Question
How is the "utility" defined?


### Answer
The term **utility** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 224* as follows -

> any person whose rates or charges are regulated by the Federal Government or a State and who owns or controls poles, ducts, conduits, or rights-of-way used, in whole or in part, for wire communication

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 224*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS**

