qualifying carrier

Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.

For purposes of this section, the term "qualifying carrier" means a telecommunications carrier that—

Source

1996–present 47 U.S.C. § 259Telecommunications · Infrastructure sharing · for purposes of this section

For purposes of this section, the term “qualifying carrier” means a telecommunications carrier that—

(1) lacks economies of scale or scope, as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commission pursuant to this section; and

(2) offers telephone exchange service, exchange access, and any other service that is included in universal service, to all consumers without preference throughout the service area for which such carrier has been designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section 214(e) of this title.

Source

2013 47 U.S.C. § 259Telecommunications · Infrastructure sharing · for purposes of this section