Bill
LB 4
Bill 1:Summary:- LB 4 establishes the Telecommunications Exchange Deregulation Act, allowing incumbent local exchange carriers to seek relief from carrier of last resort obligation
Bill 1:
Summary:
- LB 4 establishes the Telecommunications Exchange Deregulation Act, allowing incumbent local exchange carriers to seek relief from carrier of last resort obligations through deregulation of exchanges with sufficient voice competition.
- Carriers are ineligible for Nebraska Universal Service Fund support in deregulated exchanges but remain bound by any prior grant award terms.
- The Public Service Commission has discretion to make deregulation determinations, except for exchanges with over 100,000 inhabitants that are fully served by at least three carriers.
- The bill does not change carriers' obligations for 911 service or other requirements from their telecommunications provider authority.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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