§124 Definitions

Summary

Defines the key words used in sections 116 through 126. Charges for mobile telecommunications services are any fees for a commercial mobile radio service (as defined in 47 C.F.R. §20.3 as of June 1, 1999) or for services added to it when billed by the customer's home provider. Customer is the person or business that has the contract with the home service provider, or the end user when someone else holds the contract, but not a reseller or a serving carrier. Designated database provider is an entity chosen to supply an electronic database for local governments if the State does not. Enhanced zip code is a U.S. postal ZIP code of 9 or more digits. Home service provider is the carrier or reseller the customer contracts with. Licensed service area is the geographic area the home provider is allowed to serve. Mobile telecommunications service means commercial mobile radio service as defined in 47 C.F.R. §20.3 on June 1, 1999. Place of primary use is the street address where the customer mainly uses the service, which must be the home or main business address and inside the home provider’s licensed area. Prepaid telephone calling service is the right to buy only telecom service paid for in advance that starts calls with an access number or code and where the provider continuously knows the remaining prepaid amount. Reseller is a provider who buys telecom services and then resells or bundles them into mobile service, not including a serving carrier used outside the home provider’s area. Serving carrier is a facilities-based carrier that serves a customer outside the home or reseller’s licensed area. Taxing jurisdiction is any state, D.C., U.S. territory, or local government unit that can impose a tax, charge, or fee.