r/title-47-TELECOMMUNICATIONS wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 47 defines, in section order.
“local commercial television station” applies in that section
the term “local commercial television station” has the meaning given the term in section 534(h) of this title ;
“multichannel video programming distributor” applies in that section
the term “multichannel video programming distributor” has the meaning given the term in section 522 of this title ;
“qualified noncommercial educational television station” applies in that section
the term “qualified noncommercial educational television station” has the meaning given the term in section 535( l ) of this title;
“retransmission consent” applies in that section
the term “retransmission consent” means the authority granted to a multichannel video programming distributor under section 325(b) of this title to retransmit the signal of a television broadcast station; and;
“television broadcast station” applies in that section
the term “television broadcast station” has the meaning given the term in section 76.66(a) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. (b) Carriage of certain content Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a multichannel video programming distributor may not be directly or indirectly required, including as a condition of obtaining retransmission consent, to— (1) carry non-incidental video content from a local commercial television station, qualified noncommercial educational television station, or television broadcast station to the extent that such content is owned, controlled, or financed (in whole or in part) by the Government of the Russian Federation; or (2) lease, or otherwise make …
“State” applies in that section
the term “State” has the meaning given it in section 153 of this title . (e) State regulation of facilities serving subscribers in multiple dwelling units Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect the authority of any State to license or otherwise regulate any facility or combination of facilities which serves only subscribers in one or more multiple unit dwellings under common ownership, control, or management and which does not use any public right-of-way.
“franchise fee” applies in that section
the term “franchise fee” includes any tax, fee, or assessment of any kind imposed by a franchising authority or other governmental entity on a cable operator or cable subscriber, or both, solely because of their status as such; (2) the term “franchise fee” does not include— (A) any tax, fee, or assessment of general applicability (including any such tax, fee, or assessment imposed on both utilities and cable operators or their services but not including a tax, fee, or assessment which is unduly discriminatory against cable operators or cable subscribers); (B) in the case of any franchise in effect on October 30, 1984 , payments which are required by the franchise to be made by the cable …
“cable programming service” applies in that section
The term “cable programming service” means any video programming provided over a cable system, regardless of service tier, including installation or rental of equipment used for the receipt of such video programming, other than (A) video programming carried on the basic service tier, and (B) video programming offered on a per channel or per program basis.
“effective competition” applies in that section
The term “effective competition” means that— (A) fewer than 30 percent of the households in the franchise area subscribe to the cable service of a cable system; (B) the franchise area is— (i) served by at least two unaffiliated multichannel video programming distributors each of which offers comparable video programming to at least 50 percent of the households in the franchise area; and (ii) the number of households subscribing to programming services offered by multichannel video programming distributors other than the largest multichannel video programming distributor exceeds 15 percent of the households in the franchise area; (C) a multichannel video programming distributor operated by …
“small cable operator” applies in that section
the term “small cable operator” means a cable operator that, directly or through an affiliate, serves in the aggregate fewer than 1 percent of all subscribers in the United States and is not affiliated with any entity or entities whose gross annual revenues in the aggregate exceed $250,000,000.
“premium channel” applies in that section
the term “premium channel” shall mean any pay service offered on a per channel or per program basis, which offers movies rated by the Motion Picture Association of America as X, NC–17, or R. (e) Technical standards Within one year after October 5, 1992 , the Commission shall prescribe regulations which establish minimum technical standards relating to cable systems’ technical operation and signal quality. The Commission shall update such standards periodically to reflect improvements in technology. No State or franchising authority may prohibit, condition, or restrict a cable system’s use of any type of subscriber equipment or any transmission technology.
“commercially impracticable” applies in that section
the term “commercially impracticable” means, with respect to any requirement applicable to a cable operator, that it is commercially impracticable for the operator to comply with such requirement as a result of a change in conditions which is beyond the control of the operator and the nonoccurrence of which was a basic assumption on which the requirement was based.
“franchise expiration” applies in that section
the term “franchise expiration” means the date of the expiration of the term of the franchise, as provided under the franchise, as it was in effect on October 30, 1984 . (h) Alternative renewal procedures Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) through (g) of this section, a cable operator may submit a proposal for the renewal of a franchise pursuant to this subsection at any time, and a franchising authority may, after affording the public adequate notice and opportunity for comment, grant or deny such proposal at any time (including after proceedings pursuant to this section have commenced).
“satellite broadcast programming” applies in that section
The term “satellite broadcast programming” means broadcast video programming when such programming is retransmitted by satellite and the entity retransmitting such programming is not the broadcaster or an entity performing such retransmission on behalf of and with the specific consent of the broadcaster.;
“satellite broadcast programming vendor” applies in that section
The term “satellite broadcast programming vendor” means a fixed service satellite carrier that provides service pursuant to section 119 of title 17 with respect to satellite broadcast programming.
“satellite cable programming” applies in that section
The term “satellite cable programming” has the meaning provided under section 605 of this title , except that such term does not include satellite broadcast programming.;
“satellite cable programming vendor” applies in that section
The term “satellite cable programming vendor” means a person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution for sale of satellite cable programming, but does not include a satellite broadcast programming vendor.;
“cable operator” applies in that section
the term “cable operator” includes, in addition to persons within the definition of cable operator in section 522 of this title , any person who (i) is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, a cable operator, and (ii) provides any wire or radio communications service. (b) Collection of personally identifiable information using cable system (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a cable operator shall not use the cable system to collect personally identifiable information concerning any subscriber without the prior written or electronic consent of the subscriber concerned.
“other service” applies in that section
the term “other service” includes any wire or radio communications service provided using any of the facilities of a cable operator that are used in the provision of cable service; and;
“assist in intercepting or receiving” applies in that section
the term “assist in intercepting or receiving” shall include the manufacture or distribution of equipment intended by the manufacturer or distributor (as the case may be) for unauthorized reception of any communications service offered over a cable system in violation of subparagraph (1). (b) Penalties for willful violation (1) Any person who willfully violates subsection (a)(1) shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.
“cable operator” applies in that section
the term “cable operator” includes any operator of any satellite master antenna television system, including a system described in section 522(7)(A) of this title and any multichannel video programming distributor. (2) Such term does not include any operator of a system which, in the aggregate, serves fewer than 50 subscribers. (3) In any case in which a cable operator is the owner of a multiple unit dwelling, the requirements of this section shall only apply to such cable operator with respect to its employees who are primarily engaged in cable telecommunications.
“State” applies in that section
the term “State” has the meaning given such term in section 153 of this title .
“scramble” applies in that section
the term “scramble” means to rearrange the content of the signal of the programming so that the programming cannot be viewed or heard in an understandable manner.
“scramble” applies in that section
the term “scramble” means to rearrange the content of the signal of the programming so that the programming cannot be viewed or heard in an understandable manner.
“broadband internet access service” applies in that section
The term “broadband internet access service” has the meaning given such term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (2) Covered equipment
“covered equipment” applies in that section
The term “covered equipment” means equipment (such as a router) employed on the premises of a person (other than a provider of a covered service or fixed broadband internet access service) to provide a covered service or to provide fixed broadband internet access service. (3) Covered service
“covered service” applies in that section
The term “covered service” means service provided by a multichannel video programming distributer, 1 to the extent such distributor is acting as a multichannel video programming distributor.
“any person aggrieved” applies in that section
the term “any person aggrieved” shall include any person with proprietary rights in the intercepted communication by wire or radio, including wholesale or retail distributors of satellite cable programming, and, in the case of a violation of paragraph (4) of subsection (e), shall also include any person engaged in the lawful manufacture, distribution, or sale of equipment necessary to authorize or receive satellite cable programming.
“private viewing” applies in that section
the term “private viewing” means the viewing for private use in an individual’s dwelling unit by means of equipment, owned or operated by such individual, capable of receiving satellite cable programming directly from a satellite; (5) the term “private financial gain” shall not include the gain resulting to any individual for the private use in such individual’s dwelling unit of any programming for which the individual has not obtained authorization for that use; and;
“satellite cable programming” applies in that section
the term “satellite cable programming” means video programming which is transmitted via satellite and which is primarily intended for the direct receipt by cable operators for their retransmission to cable subscribers; (2) the term “agent”, with respect to any person, includes an employee of such person; (3) the term “encrypt”, when used with respect to satellite cable programming, means to transmit such programming in a form whereby the aural and visual characteristics (or both) are modified or altered for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized receipt of such programming by persons without authorized equipment which is designed to eliminate the effects of such modification or …
“essential telephones” applies in that section
the term “essential telephones” means only coin-operated telephones, telephones provided for emergency use, and other telephones frequently needed for use by persons using such hearing aids;
“secure telephones” applies in that section
the term “secure telephones” means telephones that are approved by the United States Government for the transmission of classified or sensitive voice communications. (c) Technical standards The Commission shall establish or approve such technical standards as are required to enforce this section.
“telephones used with private radio services” applies in that section
the term “telephones used with private radio services” means telephones and other customer premises equipment used in whole or in part with private land mobile radio services and other communications services characterized by the Commission in its rules as private radio services; and;
“telephones used with public mobile services” applies in that section
the term “telephones used with public mobile services” means telephones and other customer premises equipment used in whole or in part with air-to-ground radiotelephone services, cellular radio telecommunications services, offshore radio, rural radio service, public land mobile telephone service, or other common carrier radio communication services covered by title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or any functionally equivalent unlicensed wireless services;
“undue burden” applies in that section
The term “undue burden” means significant difficulty or expense. In determining whether the closed captions necessary to comply with the requirements of this paragraph would result in an undue economic burden, the factors to be considered include— (1) the nature and cost of the closed captions for the programming; (2) the impact on the operation of the provider or program owner; (3) the financial resources of the provider or program owner; and (4) the type of operations of the provider or program owner.
“video description” applies in that section
The term “video description” means the insertion of audio narrated descriptions of a television program’s key visual elements into natural pauses between the program’s dialogue. (2) Video programming
“video programming” applies in that section
The term “video programming” means programming by, or generally considered comparable to programming provided by a television broadcast station, but not including consumer-generated media (as defined in section 153 of this title ). (j) 2 Private rights of actions prohibited Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize any private right of action to enforce any requirement of this section or any regulation thereunder. The Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction with respect to any complaint under this section.
“video programming distributors” applies in that section
the terms “video programming distributors” and “video programming providers” include an entity that makes available directly to the end user video programming through a distribution method that uses Internet protocol; (iv) and describe the responsibilities of video programming providers or distributors and video programming owners; (v) shall establish a mechanism to make available to video programming providers and distributors information on video programming subject to the Act on an ongoing basis; (vi) shall consider that the video programming provider or distributor shall be deemed in compliance if such entity enables the rendering or pass through of closed captions and makes a good …
“video programming providers” applies in that section
the terms “video programming distributors” and “video programming providers” include an entity that makes available directly to the end user video programming through a distribution method that uses Internet protocol; (iv) and describe the responsibilities of video programming providers or distributors and video programming owners; (v) shall establish a mechanism to make available to video programming providers and distributors information on video programming subject to the Act on an ongoing basis; (vi) shall consider that the video programming provider or distributor shall be deemed in compliance if such entity enables the rendering or pass through of closed captions and makes a good …
“eligible small business” applies in that section
The term “eligible small business” means business enterprises engaged in the telecommunications industry that have $50,000,000 or less in annual revenues, on average over the past 3 years prior to submitting the application under this section. (2) Fund
“Fund” applies in that section
The term “Fund” means the Telecommunications Development Fund established pursuant to this section. (3) Telecommunications industry
“telecommunications industry” applies in that section
The term “telecommunications industry” means communications businesses using regulated or unregulated facilities or services and includes broadcasting, telecommunications, cable, computer, data transmission, software, programming, advanced messaging, and electronics businesses.
“9–1–1 fee or charge” applies in that section
The term “9–1–1 fee or charge” means a fee or charge applicable to commercial mobile services or IP-enabled voice services specifically designated by a State or taxing jurisdiction for the support or implementation of 9–1–1 services. (ii) 9–1–1 services
“9–1–1 services” applies in that section
The term “9–1–1 services” has the meaning given such term in section 942(e) of this title . (iii) State or taxing jurisdiction
“State or taxing jurisdiction” applies in that section
The term “State or taxing jurisdiction” means a State, political subdivision thereof, Indian Tribe, or village or regional corporation serving a region established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). (4) Participation If a State or taxing jurisdiction (as defined in paragraph (3)(D)) receives a grant under section 942 of this title after December 27, 2020 , such State or taxing jurisdiction shall, as a condition of receiving such grant, provide the information requested by the Commission to prepare the report required by paragraph (2).
“emergency dispatch providers” applies in that section
The term “emergency dispatch providers” shall include governmental and nongovernmental providers of emergency dispatch services. (8) 1 IP-enabled voice service
“enhanced 9–1–1 service” applies in that section
The term “enhanced 9–1–1 service” means the delivery of 9–1–1 calls with automatic number identification and automatic location identification, or successor or equivalent information features over the wireline E911 network (as defined in section 9.3 of the Federal Communications Commission’s regulations (47 C.F.R. 9.3) as of July 23, 2008 ) and equivalent or successor networks and technologies. The term also includes any enhanced 9–1–1 service so designated by the Commission in its Report and Order in WC Docket Nos. 04–36 and 05–196, or any successor proceeding.
“enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service” applies in that section
The term “enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service” means any enhanced 9–1–1 service so designated by the Federal Communications Commission in the proceeding entitled “Revision of the Commission’s Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 9–1–1 Emergency Calling Systems” (CC Docket No. 94–102; RM–8143), or any successor proceeding. (6) Wireless 9–1–1 service
“IP-enabled voice service” applies in that section
The term “IP-enabled voice service” has the meaning given the term “interconnected VoIP service” by section 9.3 of the Federal Communications Commission’s regulations (47 CFR 9.3). (8) 1 Other emergency communications service
“other emergency communications service” applies in that section
The term “other emergency communications service” means the provision of emergency information to a public safety answering point via wire or radio communications, and may include 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 service. (9) Other emergency communications service provider
“other emergency communications service provider” applies in that section
The term “other emergency communications service provider” means— (A) an entity other than a local exchange carrier, wireless carrier, or an IP-enabled voice service provider that is required by the Federal Communications Commission consistent with the Commission’s authority under the Communications Act of 1934 [ 47 U.S.C.
“PSAP” applies in that section
The term “public safety answering point” or “PSAP” means a facility that has been designated to receive 9–1–1 calls and route them to emergency service personnel. (4) Wireless carrier
“public safety answering point” applies in that section
The term “public safety answering point” or “PSAP” means a facility that has been designated to receive 9–1–1 calls and route them to emergency service personnel. (4) Wireless carrier
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. (2) State
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States. (3) Public safety answering point; PSAP
“wireless 9–1–1 service” applies in that section
The term “wireless 9–1–1 service” means any 9–1–1 service provided by a wireless carrier, including enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service. (7) Emergency dispatch providers
“wireless carrier” applies in that section
The term “wireless carrier” means a provider of commercial mobile services or any other radio communications service that the Federal Communications Commission requires to provide wireless 9–1–1 service. (5) Enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service
“Chairman” applies in that section
the term “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission; and (3) except as otherwise expressly provided, other terms have the meanings given such terms in section 153 of this title .
“Commission” applies in that section
the term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission;
“achievable” applies in that section
the term “achievable” means with reasonable effort or expense, as determined by the Commission. In determining whether the requirements of a provision are achievable, the Commission shall consider the following factors: (1) The nature and cost of the steps needed to meet the requirements of this section with respect to the specific equipment or service in question. (2) The technical and economic impact on the operation of the manufacturer or provider and on the operation of the specific equipment or service in question, including on the development and deployment of new communications technologies. (3) The type of operations of the manufacturer or provider.
“individuals who are deaf-blind” applies in that section
the term “individuals who are deaf-blind” has the same meaning given such term in the Helen Keller National Center Act, as amended by the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 ( 29 U.S.C. 1905(2) ). (c) Annual amount The total amount of support the Commission may provide from its interstate relay fund for any fiscal year may not exceed $10,000,000.
“cable operator” applies in that section
the terms “cable operator” and “multi-channel video programming distributor” have the meanings given such terms in section 602 of Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 522 ).
“multi-channel video programming distributor” applies in that section
the terms “cable operator” and “multi-channel video programming distributor” have the meanings given such terms in section 602 of Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 522 ).
“television broadcast station” applies in that section
the term “television broadcast station” has the meaning given such term in section 325 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 325 ); and;
“electronic labeling” applies in that section
the term “electronic labeling” means displaying required labeling and regulatory information electronically; and;
“radiofrequency device with display” applies in that section
the term “radiofrequency device with display” means any equipment or device that— (A) is required under regulations of the Commission to be authorized by the Commission before the equipment or device may be marketed or sold within the United States; and (B) has the capability to digitally display required labeling and regulatory information.
“multi-line telephone system” applies in that section
the term “multi-line telephone system” has the meaning given such term in section 1471 of this title .
“foreign principal” applies in that section
The term “foreign principal” has the meaning given such term in section 1(b)(1) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 ( 22 U.S.C. 611(b)(1) ). (2) United States-based foreign media outlet
“United States-based foreign media outlet” applies in that section
The term “United States-based foreign media outlet” means an entity that— (A) produces or distributes video programming (as defined in section 522 of this title ) that is transmitted, or intended for transmission, by a multichannel video programming distributor (as defined in such section) to consumers in the United States; and (B) would be an agent of a foreign principal (as defined in paragraph (1)) for purposes of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 ( 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq.) but for section 1(d) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 611(d) ).
“broadband internet access service” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “broadband internet access service” has the meaning given the term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (2) Broadband map
“Broadband Map” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Broadband Map” means the map created by the Commission under section 642(c)(1)(A) of this title . (3) Cell edge probability
“cell edge probability” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “cell edge probability” means the likelihood that the minimum threshold download and upload speeds with respect to broadband internet access service will be met or exceeded at a distance from a base station that is intended to indicate the ultimate edge of the coverage area of a cell. (4) Cell loading
“cell loading” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “cell loading” means the percentage of the available air interface resources of a base station that are used by consumers with respect to broadband internet access service. (5) Clutter
“clutter” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “clutter” means a natural or man-made surface feature that affects the propagation of a signal from a base station. (6) Fabric
“Fabric” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Fabric” means the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric established under section 642(b)(1)(B) of this title . (7) Form 477
“Form 477” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Form 477” means Form 477 of the Commission relating to local telephone competition and broadband reporting. (8) Indian Tribe
“Indian Tribe” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given the term “Indian tribe” in section 5304 of title 25 . (9) Mobility Fund Phase II
“Mobility Fund Phase II” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Mobility Fund Phase II” means the second phase of the proceeding to provide universal service support from the Mobility Fund (WC Docket No. 10–90; WT Docket No. 10–208). (10) Propagation model
“propagation model” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “propagation model” means a mathematical formulation for the characterization of radio wave propagation as a function of frequency, distance, and other conditions. (11) Provider
“provider” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “provider” means a provider of fixed or mobile broadband internet access service. (12) Quality of service
“quality of service” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “quality of service” means, with respect to broadband internet access service, the download and upload speeds (and, for relevant services, latency) with respect to that service, as determined by, and to the extent otherwise collected by, the Commission. (13) Shapefile
“shapefile” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “shapefile” means a digital storage format containing geospatial or location-based data and attribute information— (A) regarding the availability of broadband internet access service; and (B) that can be viewed, edited, and mapped in geographic information system software. (14) Standard broadband installation
“standard broadband installation” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “standard broadband installation”— (A) means the initiation by a provider of fixed broadband internet access service in an area in which the provider has not previously offered that service, with no charges or delays attributable to the extension of the network of the provider; and (B) includes the initiation of fixed broadband internet access service through routine installation that can be completed not later than 10 business days after the date on which the service request is submitted.
“Administration” applies throughout its chapter
the term “Administration” means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and;
“Commission” applies throughout its chapter
the term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission.
“communications satellite” applies throughout its chapter
the term “communications satellite” means an earth satellite which is intentionally used to relay telecommunication information; (4) the term “associated equipment and facilities” refers to facilities other than satellite terminal stations and communications satellites, to be constructed and operated for the primary purpose of a communications satellite system, whether for administration and management, for research and development, or for direct support of space operations; (5) the term “research and development” refers to the conception, design, and first creation of experimental or prototype operational devices for the operation of a communications satellite system, including the …
“corporation” applies throughout its chapter
the term “corporation” means the corporation authorized by subchapter III of this chapter. 1;
“telecommunication” applies throughout its chapter
the term “telecommunication” means any transmission, emission or reception of signs, signals, writings, images, and sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems. 1 (7) omitted;
“person” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “person” includes an individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, or corporation;
“satellite earth terminal station” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “satellite earth terminal station” means a complex of communications equipment located on land, operationally interconnected with one or more terrestrial communications systems, and capable of transmitting telecommunications to, or receiving telecommunications from, the space segment;
“space segment” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “space segment” means any satellite (or capacity on a satellite) maintained under the authority of INMARSAT, for the purpose of providing international maritime telecommunications services, and the tracking, telemetry, command, control, monitoring, and related facilities and equipment required to support the operation of such satellite; and;
“State” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “State” means 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.
“substantial dilution” applies in that section
the term “substantial dilution” means that a majority of the financial interests in the successor entity is no longer held or controlled, directly or indirectly, by signatories or former signatories. (6) Regulatory treatment Any successor entity or separated entity created after March 17, 2000 , shall apply through the appropriate national licensing authorities for international frequency assignments and associated orbital registrations for all satellites.
“additional services” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “additional services” means— (A) for Inmarsat, those non-maritime or non-aeronautical mobile services in the 1.5 and 1.6 Ghz band on planned satellites or the 2 Ghz band; and (B) for INTELSAT, direct-to-home (DTH) or direct broadcast satellite (DBS) video services, or services in the Ka or V bands. (13) INTELSAT Agreement
“Commission” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission. (6) International Telecommunication Union
“COMSAT” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “COMSAT” means the corporation established pursuant to subchapter III of this chapter, or the successor in interest to such corporation. (19) ICO
“global maritime distress and safety services” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “global maritime distress and safety services” or “GMDSS” means the automated ship-to-shore distress alerting system which uses satellite and advanced terrestrial systems for international distress communications and promoting maritime safety in general. The GMDSS permits the worldwide alerting of vessels, coordinated search and rescue operations, and dissemination of maritime safety information. (21) National security agency
“GMDSS” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “global maritime distress and safety services” or “GMDSS” means the automated ship-to-shore distress alerting system which uses satellite and advanced terrestrial systems for international distress communications and promoting maritime safety in general. The GMDSS permits the worldwide alerting of vessels, coordinated search and rescue operations, and dissemination of maritime safety information. (21) National security agency
“Headquarters Agreement” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Headquarters Agreement” means the International Telecommunication 1 Satellite Organization Headquarters Agreement ( November 24, 1976 ) (TIAS 8542, 28 UST 2248). (15) Operating Agreement
“ICO” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “ICO” means the company known, as of March 17, 2000 , as ICO Global Communications, Inc. (20) Global maritime distress and safety services or GMDSS
“Inmarsat” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Inmarsat” means the International Mobile Satellite Organization established pursuant to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization. (3) Signatories
“Inmarsat Convention” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Inmarsat Convention” means the Convention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat) (TIAS 9605, 31 UST 1). (17) National corporation
“INTELSAT” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “INTELSAT” means the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization established pursuant to the Agreement Relating to the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT). (2) Inmarsat
“INTELSAT Agreement” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “INTELSAT Agreement” means the Agreement Relating to the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (“INTELSAT”), including all its annexes (TIAS 7532, 23 UST 3813). (14) Headquarters Agreement
“International Telecommunication Union” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “International Telecommunication Union” means the intergovernmental organization that is a specialized agency of the United Nations in which member countries cooperate for the development of telecommunications, including adoption of international regulations governing terrestrial and space uses of the frequency spectrum as well as use of the geostationary satellite orbit. (7) Successor entity
“national corporation” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “national corporation” means a corporation the ownership of which is held through publicly traded securities, and that is incorporated under, and subject to, the laws of a national, state, or territorial government. (18) COMSAT
“national security agency” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “national security agency” means the National Security Agency, the Director of Central Intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, and the Coast Guard. (b) Common terminology Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a), terms used in this subchapter that are defined in section 153 of this title have the meanings provided in such section.
“non-core services” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “non-core services” means, with respect to INTELSAT provision, services other than public-switched network voice telephony and occasional-use television, and with respect to Inmarsat provision, services other than global maritime distress and safety services or other existing maritime or aeronautical services for which there are not alternative providers. (12) Additional services
“Operating Agreement” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Operating Agreement” means— (A) in the case of INTELSAT, the agreement, including its annex but excluding all titles of articles, opened for signature at Washington on August 20, 1971 , by Governments or telecommunications entities designated by Governments in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement; and (B) in the case of Inmarsat, the Operating Agreement on the International Maritime Satellite Organization, including its annexes. (16) Inmarsat Convention
“orbital location” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “orbital location” means the location for placement of a satellite on the geostationary orbital arc as defined in the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations. (10) Space segment
“Party” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Party”— (A) in the case of INTELSAT, means a nation for which the INTELSAT agreement has entered into force; and (B) in the case of Inmarsat, means a nation for which the Inmarsat convention has entered into force. (5) Commission
“separated entity” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “separated entity” means a privatized entity to whom a portion of the assets owned by INTELSAT or Inmarsat are transferred prior to full privatization of INTELSAT or Inmarsat, including in particular the entity whose structure was under discussion by INTELSAT as of March 25, 1998 , but excluding ICO. (9) Orbital location
“signatories” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “signatories”— (A) in the case of INTELSAT, or INTELSAT successors or separated entities, means a Party, or the telecommunications entity designated by a Party, that has signed the Operating Agreement and for which such Agreement has entered into force; and (B) in the case of Inmarsat, or Inmarsat successors or separated entities, means either a Party to, or an entity that has been designated by a Party to sign, the Operating Agreement. (4) Party
“space segment” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “space segment” means the satellites, and the tracking, telemetry, command, control, monitoring and related facilities and equipment used to support the operation of satellites owned or leased by INTELSAT, Inmarsat, or a separated entity or successor entity. (11) Non-core services
“successor entity” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “successor entity”— (A) means any privatized entity created from the privatization of INTELSAT or Inmarsat or from the assets of INTELSAT or Inmarsat; but (B) does not include any entity that is a separated entity. (8) Separated entity
“Assistant Secretary” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Assistant Secretary” means the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information.;
“Commission” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission.;
“Corporation” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Corporation” means the Communications Satellite Corporation authorized in title III of the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 ( 47 U.S.C. 731 et seq.). (b) Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Telecommunications and information are vital to the public welfare, national security, and competitiveness of the United States. (2) Rapid technological advances being made in the telecommunications and information fields make it imperative that the United States maintain effective national and international policies and programs capable of taking advantage of continued advancements.
“NTIA” applies throughout its chapter
The term “NTIA” means the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.;
“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.;
“legislative days” applies in that section
the term “legislative days” includes only days on which both Houses of Congress are in session. (e) Limitation on solicitations Notwithstanding section 1522 of title 15 , neither the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary, nor any officer or employee of the NTIA shall solicit any gift or bequest of property, both real and personal, from any entity for the purpose of furthering the authorized functions of the NTIA if such solicitation would create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.
“3GPP” applies in that section
The term “3GPP” means the Third Generation Partnership Project.;
“5G network” applies in that section
The term “5G network” means a radio network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher.;
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (I) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (II) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (III) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (IV) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
“Commission” applies in that section
The term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission.;
“NTIA Administrator” applies in that section
The term “NTIA Administrator” means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.;
“Open-RAN” applies in that section
The term “Open-RAN” means the Open Radio Access Network approach to standardization adopted by the O-RAN Alliance, Telecom Infra Project, or 3GPP, or any similar set of open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability.;
“relevant committees of Congress” applies in that section
The term “relevant committees of Congress” means— (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (E) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (G) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; (H) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (I) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; (J) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of …
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.
“allocation” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “allocation” means an entry in the National Table of Frequency Allocations of a given frequency band for the purpose of its use by one or more radiocommunication services.;
“assignment” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “assignment” means an authorization given to a station licensee to use specific frequencies or channels.;
“the 1934 Act” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “the 1934 Act” means the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.).
“Federal entity” applies in that section
the term “Federal entity” means any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the Federal Government that utilizes a Government station license obtained under section 305 of the 1934 Act ( 47 U.S.C. 305 ).
“Federal power agency” applies in that section
the term “Federal power agency” means the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Bonneville Power Administration, the Western Area Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, the Southeastern Power Administration, or the Alaska Power Administration. (5) Limitation on reallocation None of the frequencies recommended for reallocation in the reports required by this subsection shall have been recommended, prior to August 10, 1993 , for reallocation to non-Federal use by international agreement.
“relocation or sharing costs” applies in that section
the term “relocation or sharing costs” means the costs incurred by a Federal entity in connection with the auction of spectrum frequencies or the sharing of spectrum frequencies (including the auction or a planned auction of the rights to use spectrum frequencies on a shared basis with such entity) in order to achieve comparable capability of systems as before the relocation or sharing arrangement.
“harmful to minors” applies in that section
The term “harmful to minors” means, with respect to material, that— (A) the average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find, taking the material as a whole and with respect to minors, that it is designed to appeal to, or is designed to pander to, the prurient interest; (B) the material depicts, describes, or represents, in a manner patently offensive with respect to minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, an actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual act, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals or post-pubescent female breast; and (C) taken as a whole, the material lacks serious, literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors.
“minor” applies in that section
The term “minor” means any person under 13 years of age. (3) Registry
“registry” applies in that section
The term “registry” means the registry selected to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain. (4) Successor registry
“successor registry” applies in that section
The term “successor registry” means any entity that enters into a contract with the NTIA to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain that covers any period after the termination or expiration of the contract to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain, and any option periods under such contract, that was signed on October 26, 2001 . (5) Suitable for minors
“suitable for minors” applies in that section
The term “suitable for minors” means, with respect to material, that it— (A) is not psychologically or intellectually inappropriate for minors; and (B) serves— (i) the educational, informational, intellectual, or cognitive needs of minors; or (ii) the social, emotional, or entertainment needs of minors.
“9–1–1 services” applies in that section
The term “9–1–1 services” includes both E9–1–1 services and Next Generation 9–1–1 services. (2) E9–1–1 services
“designated 9–1–1 charges” applies in that section
the term “designated 9–1–1 charges” means any taxes, fees, or other charges imposed by a State or other taxing jurisdiction that are designated or presented as dedicated to deliver or improve 9–1–1 services, E9–1–1 services, or Next Generation 9–1–1 services.
“E9–1–1 services” applies in that section
The term “E9–1–1 services” means both phase I and phase II enhanced 9–1–1 services, as described in section 20.18 of the Commission’s regulations (47 C.F.R. 20.18), as in effect on February 22, 2012 , or as subsequently revised by the Commission. (3) Eligible entity (A) In general
“eligible entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible entity” means a State or local government or a tribal organization (as defined in section 5304( l ) of title 25). (B) Instrumentalities
“Next Generation 9–1–1 services” applies in that section
The term “Next Generation 9–1–1 services” means an IP-based system comprised of hardware, software, data, and operational policies and procedures that— (A) provides standardized interfaces from emergency call and message services to support emergency communications; (B) processes all types of emergency calls, including voice, data, and multimedia information; (C) acquires and integrates additional emergency call data useful to call routing and handling; (D) delivers the emergency calls, messages, and data to the appropriate public safety answering point and other appropriate emergency entities; (E) supports data or video communications needs for coordinated incident response and management; …
“Office” applies in that section
The term “Office” means the 9–1–1 Implementation Coordination Office. (7) Public safety answering point
“public safety answering point” applies in that section
The term “public safety answering point” has the meaning given the term in section 222 of this title . (8) State
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
“call-identifying information” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “call-identifying information” means dialing or signaling information that identifies the origin, direction, destination, or termination of each communication generated or received by a subscriber by means of any equipment, facility, or service of a telecommunications carrier.;
“Commission” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission.;