MDU System definition
MDU System means a SMATV, MMDS or 18 GHz multi-channel audio/video/interactive services distribution system owned or managed by Operator, which serves an MDU. "MMDS" means multi channel multi point distribution systems. "MPSA" means this Master Programming Services Agreement and any Addendum(a) and the Schedules thereto, or amendment entered into by ESC and Operator. "Operating Area" of a System means that geographic area within the Territory where Operator is authorized by governmental authority to appropriate operate an audio/video/interactive services system and is, in fact, distribution operating an audio/video/interactive services distribution system (or, if a government franchise or license is not required for the distribution of television services in a particular geographic area in the Territory, then the Operating Area of a System means that geographic area where the System is legally operating regardless of the presence or absence of a franchise or license). "Parties" shall mean EchoStar Satellite Corporation and Operator. "Programming Service Rates" means those rates charged to Operator for ESC Programming. Initial: ESC______ Operator______