### Question
What is the definition of cable operator?


### Answer
The definition of **cable operator** is as follows in *47 U.S.C. § 522*:

> any person or group of persons (A) who provides cable service over a cable system and directly or through one or more affiliates owns a significant interest in such cable system, or (B) who otherwise controls or is responsible for, through any arrangement, the management and operation of such a cable system

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 522*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part I-General Provisions**

