### Question
How is the term audio programming services defined?


### Answer
The term **audio programming services** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 271* as the following:

> programming provided by, or generally considered to be comparable to programming provided by, a radio broadcast station

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part III-Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies**

