### Question
What is the definition of intermediate provider?


### Answer
The definition of **intermediate provider** is as follows in *47 U.S.C. § 262*:

> any entity that—


(A) enters into a business arrangement with a covered provider or other intermediate provider for the specific purpose of carrying, routing, or transmitting voice traffic that is generated from the placement of a call placed—


(i) from an end user connection using a North American Numbering Plan resource

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 262*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part II-Development of Competitive Markets**

