For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions are applicable:

(1) "Electronic signature" has the meaning as provided in 30-18-102 (8) , MCA.

(2) "Executing carrier" means generally any telecommunications carrier that effects a request that a subscriber's telecommunications carrier be changed. A carrier may be treated as an executing carrier if it is responsible for any unreasonable delays in the execution of carrier changes or for the execution of unauthorized carrier changes, including fraudulent authorizations.

(3) "Submitting carrier" means generally any telecommunications carrier that:

(a) requests on the behalf of a subscriber that the subscriber's telecommunications carrier be changed; and

(b) seeks to provide retail services to the end user subscriber. A carrier may be treated as a submitting carrier if it is responsible for any unreasonable delays in the submission of carrier change request or for the submission of unauthorized carrier change request, including fraudulent authorizations.