### Question
How does the law define service area?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 214*, **service area** is defined as:

> a geographic area established by a State commission (or the Commission under paragraph (6)) for the purpose of determining universal service obligations and support mechanisms

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 214*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part I-Common Carrier Regulation**

