### Question
How does INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS define State?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 757*, **State** is defined as:

> the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 757*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER V-INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

