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NE Code § 86-112 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-112 - Inter-LATA interexchange service, defined.

86-112.  Inter-LATA interexchange service, defined.Inter-LATA interexchange service means interexchange service originating and terminating in different LATAs.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 13.
NE Code § 86-113 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-113 - Intra-LATA interexchange service, defined.

86-113.  Intra-LATA interexchange service, defined.Intra-LATA interexchange service means interexchange service originating and terminating within the same LATA.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 14.
NE Code § 86-114 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-114 - LATA, defined.

86-114.  LATA, defined.LATA means local access and transport area as defined by 47 U.S.C. 153(25), as such section existed on January 1, 2002.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 15.
NE Code § 86-115 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-115 - Local exchange area, defined.

86-115.  Local exchange area, defined.Local exchange area means a territorial unit established by a telecommunications company for the administration of telecommunications service within a specific area generally encompassing a city or village and its environs as described in maps filed with and approved by the commission.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 16.
NE Code § 86-116 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-116 - Residence service, defined.

86-116.  Residence service, defined.Residence service means telecommunications service which is furnished to a dwelling and which is used for personal or domestic purposes and not for business, professional, or institutional purposes.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 17.
NE Code § 86-117 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-117 - Telecommunications, defined.

86-117.  Telecommunications, defined.Telecommunications means the transmission, between or among points specified by the subscriber, of information of the subscriber's choosing, without a change in the form or content of the information as sent or received.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 18.
NE Code § 86-118 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-118 - Telecommunications common carrier, defined.

86-118.  Telecommunications common carrier, defined.Telecommunications common carrier means a provider of telecommunications service for hire which offers telecommunications service to the general public at large in Nebraska intrastate commerce.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 19.
NE Code § 86-119 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-119 - Telecommunications company, defined.

86-119.  Telecommunications company, defined.Telecommunications company means any person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, or governmental entity offering telecommunications service in Nebraska intrastate commerce.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 20.
NE Code § 86-120 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-120 - Telecommunications contract carrier, defined.

86-120.  Telecommunications contract carrier, defined.Telecommunications contract carrier means a provider of telecommunications service for hire, other than as a common carrier, in Nebraska intrastate commerce.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 21.
NE Code § 86-121 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-121 - Telecommunications service, defined.

86-121.  Telecommunications service, defined.Telecommunications service means the offering of telecommunications for a fee.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 22.
NE Code § 86-121.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-121.01 - Voice over Internet protocol service, defined.

86-121.01.  Voice over Internet protocol service, defined.Voice over Internet protocol service means an interconnected voice over Internet protocol service as defined in 47 C.F.R. part 9, as such regulations existed on January 1, 2019.Source Laws 2019, LB462, § 20.
NE Code § 86-122 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-122 - Interconnection agreements; administrative fine.

86-122.  Interconnection agreements; administrative fine.(1) The commission shall implement the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, as such act existed on January 1, 2002, including section 252 of the act which establishes specific procedures for negotiation and arbitration of interconnection agreements between telecommunications companies. Interconnection agreements approved by the commission pursuant to section 252 of the act may contain such enforcement mechanisms and procedures that the commission determines to be consistent with the establishment of fair competition in Nebraska telecommunications markets.(2) The commission shall not mandate any arrangement that requires interconnecting telecommunications companies to engage in mutual recovery of costs through offsetting of reciprocal obligations. This subsection shall not prohibit telecommunications companies from entering into voluntary agreements to engage in such an agreement.(3) In addition, the commission may administratively fine pursuant to section 75-156 any person who violates any enforcement mechanism or procedure established pursuant to this section. The authority granted to the commission pursuant to this section shall be broadly construed in a manner consistent with the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 23.
NE Code § 86-123 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-123 - Quality and rate regulation; appeal.

86-123.  Quality and rate regulation; appeal.(1) The commission shall regulate the quality of telecommunications service provided by telecommunications companies and shall investigate and resolve subscriber complaints concerning quality of telecommunications service, subscriber deposits, and disconnection of telecommunications service. If such a complaint cannot be resolved informally, then, upon petition by the subscriber, the commission shall set the matter for hearing in accordance with the commission's rules and regulations for notice and hearing. The commission may by order grant or deny, in whole or in part, the subscriber's petition or provide such other relief as is reasonable based on the evidence presented at the hearing. Any such order of the commission may be enforced against any telecommunications company as provided in sections 75-140 to 75-144, and such order may be appealed by an interested party. The appeal shall be in accordance with section 75-136.(2) The commission may regulate telecommunications company rates pursuant to sections 86-139 to 86-157.(3) The Nebraska Telecommunications Regulation Act shall preempt and prohibit any regulation of a telecommunications company by counties, cities, villages, townships, or any other local governmental entity.Source   Laws 1986, LB 835, § 9;   Laws 1997, LB 660, § 10;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-809;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 24;  Laws 2003, LB 187, § 26;  Laws 2013, LB545, § 10.
NE Code § 86-124 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-124 - Nonregulated activities; section, how construed.

86-124.  Nonregulated activities; section, how construed.(1) The commission shall not regulate the following:(a) One-way broadcast or cable television transmission of television or radio signals;(b) Mobile radio services, radio paging services, and wireless telecommunications service;(c) Interexchange services; and(d) Internet-protocol-enabled service and voice over Internet protocol service, including rates, service or contract terms, conditions, or requirements for entry for such service.(2) This section shall not affect or modify:(a) The enforcement of criminal or civil laws, including, but not limited to, laws concerning consumer protection and unfair or deceptive trade practices which apply generally to the conduct of business;(b)(i) Any entity's obligations or rights or commission authority under section 86-122 and under 47 U.S.C. 251 and 252, as such sections existed on January 1, 2019, and (ii) any carrier-to-carrier tariff rates, service quality standards, interconnection agreements, or other obligations for which the commission has jurisdiction under state or federal law;(c) Any requirement to contribute to any fund administered by the commission authorized by the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act or the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act;(d) Any commission jurisdiction over intrastate switched access rates, terms, and conditions, including the resolution of disputes arising from, and implementation of federal and state law with respect to, intercarrier compensation;(e) The eligibility and requirements for the receipt of funds from the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund and the rules, regulations, and orders under the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act or the receipt of funds from the federal universal service fund, regardless of the unregulated status of the provider's service under this section; and(f) Any entity's rights and obligations with respect to (i) registration under section 86-125, (ii) the use of public streets, roads, highways, and rights-of-way, or (iii) a certificate of public convenience and necessity or a permit.Source   Laws 1986, LB 835, § 8;   Laws 1997, LB 660, § 9;  Laws 2001, LB 389, § 2;   R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-808;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 25;  Laws 2019, LB462, § 21.  Cross References   Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act, see section 86-442.  Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act, see section 86-316.
NE Code § 86-126 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-126 - Regulation of competition.

86-126.  Regulation of competition.Except for requirements established by statute, the commission may limit, remove, or waive regulatory requirements for telecommunications companies when it determines that competition will serve the same purposes as public interest regulation. The commission may revoke any waivers it grants or reinstate regulations if such revocation or reinstatement would protect the public interest upon a finding that the telecommunications company is restricting market output, impairing customer interest, or engaging in unlawful anticompetitive activity.Source   Laws 1986, LB 835, § 7;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-807;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 26.
NE Code § 86-127 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-127 - Nebraska Competitive Telephone Marketplace Fund; created; use; investment.

86-127.  Nebraska Competitive Telephone Marketplace Fund; created; use; investment.(1) One of the goals of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, as such act existed on January 1, 2002, is to foster competition among telephone companies. Section 271 of the federal act (a) establishes specific incentives, procedures, and requirements for regional Bell operating companies to offer inter-LATA interexchange service and (b) requires the Public Service Commission to monitor the competitive performance of a regional Bell operating company and to consult with the Federal Communications Commission regarding such activities.(2) The Nebraska Competitive Telephone Marketplace Fund is created. The Public Service Commission may accept, and the fund shall consist of, any voluntary performance payments received from a regional Bell operating company. The fund shall be used by the commission for expenses related to the monitoring of compliance with section 271 of the federal act. If money in the fund exceeds thirty thousand dollars, the commission shall remit such excess money to the State Treasurer for credit to the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund, except that transfers may be made from the Nebraska Competitive Telephone Marketplace Fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature. Any money in the Nebraska Competitive Telephone Marketplace Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source  Laws 2002, LB 1211, § 11;  Laws 2008, LB755, § 6;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 96;  Laws 2020, LB992, § 11.  Cross References   Certificates for inter-LATA interexchange services, see section 86-129.  Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 86-129 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-129 - Certificates or permits for inter-LATA interexchange services.

86-129.  Certificates or permits for inter-LATA interexchange services.(1) The commission may issue a certificate or permit authorizing any telecommunications company which files an application to offer and provide inter-LATA interexchange service. The application shall include such information as required by the rules and regulations of the commission. The commission may as a precondition to issuing a certificate or permit: (a) Require the procurement of a performance bond sufficient to cover amounts due or to become due to other telecommunications companies providing access to the local exchange networks for the applicant and (b) require the procurement of a performance bond sufficient to protect any advances or deposits the telecommunications company may collect from its customers or order that such advances or deposits be held in escrow or trust.(2) The commission may deny a certificate or permit to any telecommunications company which:(a) Does not provide the information required by the commission;(b) Fails to provide a performance bond, if required;(c) Does not possess adequate financial resources to provide the proposed interexchange service; or(d) Does not possess adequate technical competency to provide the proposed interexchange service.(3) Within thirty days after receiving an application, the commission shall approve a certificate or permit or issue a notice of hearing concerning the application. A hearing is only required to deny an application.(4) Any telecommunications company or its affiliate that has been authorized by the commission to offer an interexchange service prior to January 1, 1987, shall continue to have such authority. Such telecommunications company or affiliate need not file a new application to provide the interexchange service previously authorized by the commission.Source   Laws 1986, LB 835, § 5;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-805;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 28.
NE Code § 86-130 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-130 - Territorial maps.

86-130.  Territorial maps.(1) Every telecommunications company in Nebraska shall file with the commission (a) maps of the territory in Nebraska in which the telecommunications company offers local exchange telephone service and (b) amended maps to continuously keep current the information shown on such maps.(2) Rules and regulations of the commission shall include: The style, size, and kind of maps; the information to be shown on such maps; the time and place for filing the maps; and a requirement that the maps be kept current.(3) The commission may revoke or suspend the certificate of convenience and necessity as a telecommunications common carrier or the permit as a telecommunications contract carrier of any telecommunications company who violates this section.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. VI, § 5, p. 1418;   Laws 1993, LB 121, § 469;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 100;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 75-605;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 29.  Annotations  Anyone operating an exchange offering telephone service is required to file a map of the territory in which service is offered. Chambers Rural Tel. Co., Inc. v. K. & M. Tel. Co., Inc., 179 Neb. 735, 140 N.W.2d 400 (1966). Filing of territorial maps under this section (formerly section 75-605) was made. Sherdon v. American Communication Co., 178 Neb. 454, 134 N.W.2d 42 (1965).
NE Code § 86-131 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-131 - Trunk and toll line; connection requirements.

86-131.  Trunk and toll line; connection requirements.Every telecommunications company shall take the calls or messages coming from any other telecommunications company and switch and connect its equipment so that any telephone message from any point in Nebraska may be delivered to any subscriber served by its telephone exchange or switched through and so that any message may be passed on to another exchange over such trunk or toll lines as may be available and designated by the exchange or switching station where the call originated, regardless of the ownership of such lines. Such telecommunications company shall also take calls from its subscribers and public pay stations and pass such calls through its exchange toward destination and over the lines and the route designated by the person making such telephone call if there are competing lines existing between such points. If the person making such telephone call does not designate a route for such message or no competing lines exist between points of origination and destination, the telecommunications company may, by its operator at originating point, make such designation of route, but calls or messages shall be switched through to destination if the point can be reached by any connecting equipment.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. VI, § 7, p. 1419;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 102;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 75-607;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 30.
NE Code § 86-132 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-132 - Trunk and toll lines; consolidation requirements.

86-132.  Trunk and toll lines; consolidation requirements.Whenever any competing telephone plant or exchange has been consolidated with or absorbed by another so that the remaining plant or exchange has a monopoly of or exclusive telephone business of any city or village, the telecommunications company operating the exclusive exchange or plant shall cause all toll or trunk lines formerly terminating in the eliminated exchange to be placed on or connected to its exclusive exchange, shall make and keep such connection in a good and efficient manner, and shall maintain an interchange of business with such trunk or toll lines the same as its own, in a fair and impartial manner, upon the terms set forth in this section and sections 86-131, 86-140, and 86-153. During the period intervening between the time when the first subscribers are taken from the eliminated exchange until the time all have been removed, if such period is more than thirty days, a temporary trunk line shall be established between the two exchanges so that calls may come into both exchanges from the trunk or toll lines of the exchange so absorbed or eliminated and that calls from both exchanges may go out over the lines.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. VI, § 8, p. 1420;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 103;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 75-608;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 31.
NE Code § 86-133 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-133 - Exchange abandonment.

86-133.  Exchange abandonment.An existing telephone exchange or central office shall not be abandoned or removed to another city or village except by the written consent of at least sixty percent of the subscribers who had rental service contracts with the telecommunications company which seeks to change service six months before an application to change telecommunications service is filed with the commission. The commission shall hold a hearing and issue an order before the change is effected.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. VI, § 11, p. 1421;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 107;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 75-611;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 32.
NE Code § 86-134 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-134 - Discontinuation of service.

86-134.  Discontinuation of service.No telecommunications company which provides intrastate interexchange service or basic local exchange service may abandon or otherwise discontinue such service in or to a local exchange area which it serves unless:(1) The commission finds upon application and hearing that one or more other telecommunications companies are furnishing comparable telecommunications service to the subscribers in such local exchange area at the time of abandonment; and(2) The telecommunications company discontinuing telecommunications service to such local exchange area:(a) Notifies its subscribers in the local exchange area in writing of the abandonment, which notice shall be sent at least thirty days prior to the effective date of such abandonment;(b) Refunds any unused prepaid subscription charges or other unused prepaid charges to each customer in the local exchange area prior to the effective date of the abandonment; and(c) Prior to the effective date of the abandonment, reimburses its customers in the local exchange area for service charges which its customers incur in obtaining substitute service from another telecommunications company or, in lieu thereof, pays other telecommunications companies directly for such service charges on behalf of its customers making changes in their telecommunications service as a result of the abandonment.Source   Laws 1986, LB 835, § 6;   Laws 1997, LB 660, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-806;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 33.