### Question
How is the "telecommunications industry" defined?


### Answer
The term **telecommunications industry** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 614* as follows -

> communications businesses using regulated or unregulated facilities or services and includes broadcasting, telecommunications, cable, computer, data transmission, software, programming, advanced messaging, and electronics businesses

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 614*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER VI-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

