Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Definition of Terms.

a. Telecommunications system means a facility for conveyance through the agency of the electric, magnetic, electromagnetic, electrochemical or electromechanical energy of speech, music and other sounds, visual images and signal serving either for the impartation of any matter or for the actuation or control of machinery or apparatus.

b. Telecommunication apparatus means any apparatus constructed or adapted for use in transmitting or receiving anything conveyed by a telecommunication system and includes any telecommunication line used in telecommunication system.

c. Telecommunication message means anything conveyed by means of telecommunication system.

d. Telecommunication service means a service consisting of the conveyance by means of a telecommunication system of any telecommunication message and includes a directory, information service and installation, maintenance, adjustment, repair, movement or replacement of telecommunication apparatus, excluding the broadcasting of any telecommunication message, the purpose of which is to advertise any product or service other than the use of the telecommunication service itself.

e. Telephone service means a telecommunication service consisting of the conveyance of voice and non-voice telecommunication messages and data including, but not limited to, video transmission, telefax, teleconferencing, television, and the like.

f. Telecommunication line means any wire, cable, tube, pipe, conduit or other similar things, including its casing or coating, which is so designed or adapted to be a telecommunication apparatus.

g. Local telephone exchange means an item of telecommunication apparatus designated by the grantee as such in its application with the National Telecommunications Commission for a certificate of public necessity and convenience under Section 10 hereof