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


### Answer
The term **affiliate** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 153* as follows -

> a person that (directly or indirectly) owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, another person

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

