### Question
How does COMMON CARRIERS define electronic publishing joint venture?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 274*, **electronic publishing joint venture** is defined as:

> a joint venture owned by a Bell operating company or affiliate that engages in the provision of electronic publishing which is disseminated by means of such Bell operating company's or any of its affiliates’ basic telephone service

#### 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**

