Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this part, the term:
(.1) “Broadband affiliate” means any person which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control of one or more cooperatives and which is used to provide broadband services.
(.2) “Broadband services” means a wired or wireless service that consists of the capability to transmit data to and from end users and in combination with such service provides:
(A) Access to the internet; or
(B) Computer processing, information storage, or protocol conversion.
Such term shall include any facilities and equipment associated with such a service and any application or information content to be provided over such a service.
(1) “Cooperative” means any corporation organized under this part or which becomes subject to this part.
(2) “Person” means any natural person, firm, association, corporation, business trust, or partnership.
(3) “Rural area” means any area within this state which is located outside:
(A) The boundaries of an incorporated or unincorporated city, town, village, or borough having a population in excess of 15,000 inhabitants according to the last preceding federal census; and
(B) Any suburban or populated area contiguous to the boundaries of any such city, town, village, or borough, which area has a common economic, social, or administrative interest with any such city, town, village, or borough.
(4) “Telephone company” means any natural person, firm, association, corporation, partnership, cooperative nonprofit membership corporation, or limited dividend or mutual association owning, leasing, or operating any line, facility, or system used in the furnishing of telephone service within this state.
(5) “Telephone service” means any communication service whereby voice communication through the use of electricity and wire connections between the transmitting and receiving apparatus is the principal intended use thereof. This term shall include all telephone lines, facilities, or systems used in the rendition of such service.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 46. Public Utilities and Public Transportation § 46-5-62 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-46-public-utilities-and-public-transportation/ga-code-sect-46-5-62/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)