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2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-2,117 - Telecommunications service or IP-enabled voice service; prohibited acts; penalty; appeal.

86-2,117.
Telecommunications service or IP-enabled voice service; prohibited acts; penalty; appeal.
(1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Neighbor Spoofing Protection Act.
(2) No person shall, in connection with any telecommunications service or IP-enabled voice service, cause any caller identification service to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or restrict any person from blocking the capability of any caller identification service to transmit caller identification information.
(4) This section shall not apply:
(a) To any authorized activity of a law enforcement agency;
(b) When a court order specifically authorizes the use of caller identification manipulation; or
(c) To any provider of telecommunications services, broadband services, or Internet services, as those terms are defined in section 86-593, if such provider is acting in a manner that is authorized or required by federal law.
(5) Except as provided in this section, local exchange carriers and telecommunications carriers shall not be responsible for enforcement of this section.
(6)(a) Notwithstanding section 75-156, the Public Service Commission may, after hearing, impose an administrative penalty for a violation of this section. The penalty for a violation shall not exceed two thousand dollars. Every violation associated with a specific telephone number within the state shall be considered a separate and distinct violation.
(b) The amount of an administrative penalty shall be based on:
(i) The nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of a prohibited act;
(ii) The history of previous violations;
(iii) The amount necessary to deter future violations; and
(iv) Any efforts to correct the violation.
(c) The commission shall remit any administrative penalty collected under this section to the State Treasurer for distribution in accordance with Article VII, section 5, of the Constitution of Nebraska.
(d) Any administrative penalty may be appealed. The appeal shall be in accordance with section 75-136.
(7) Notwithstanding subsection (6) of this section, a violation of this section shall be considered a violation of section 59-1602 and be subject to the Consumer Protection Act and any other law which provides for the implementation and enforcement of section 59-1602. A violation of this section does not give rise to a private cause of action.
Source
Laws 2019, LB693, § 1.
Cross References
Consumer Protection Act, see section 59-1623.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-301 - Act, how cited.

86-301.
Act, how cited.
Sections 86-301 to 86-315 shall be known and may be cited as the Telecommunications Relay System Act.
Source
Laws 1993, LB 305, § 23;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1301;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 179.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-302 - Purpose of act.

86-302.
Purpose of act.
The purpose of the Telecommunications Relay System Act is to provide a statewide telecommunications relay system and a statewide voucher program for the provision of specialized telecommunications equipment for qualified deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired persons in Nebraska which enables them to communicate twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, with other persons who use conventional telephone systems.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 1;
R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-901;
Laws 1993, LB 305, § 24;
Laws 1995, LB 146, § 1;
Laws 1997, LB 568, § 1;
Laws 1999, LB 359, § 4;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1302;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 180.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-303 - Definitions, where found.

86-303.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Telecommunications Relay System Act, the definitions found in sections 86-304 to 86-311 apply.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 2;
R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-902;
Laws 1993, LB 305, § 25;
Laws 1995, LB 146, § 2;
Laws 1999, LB 359, § 5;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1303;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 181.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-310 - Specialized telecommunications equipment, defined.

86-310.
Specialized telecommunications equipment, defined.
Specialized telecommunications equipment means any telecommunications device enabling deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired persons to communicate using conventional telephone systems. Specialized telecommunications equipment includes, but is not limited to, telecommunications devices for the deaf, signaling devices, and amplification devices.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 188.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-311 - Telecommunications relay system, defined.

86-311.
Telecommunications relay system, defined.
Telecommunications relay system means a service permitting full and simultaneous communication between deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired persons using specialized telecommunications equipment and other persons using conventional telephone equipment.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 189.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-312 - Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System Fund; created; use; investment.

86-312.
Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System Fund; created; use; investment.
(1) The Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System Fund is created. The fund shall be used to provide a statewide telecommunications relay system and to administer a statewide voucher program to provide specialized telecommunications equipment to qualified deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-impaired persons in Nebraska, except that transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature.
(2) Based upon the price of the equipment, vouchers shall be issued by the program administrator to pay private vendors for all or part of the cost of the equipment. After purchase, the recipient is the owner of the equipment and responsible for enforcement of any warranties and repairs.
(3) Any money in the Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System 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 1990, LB 240, § 3;
R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-903;
Laws 1993, LB 305, § 26;
Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 141;
Laws 1995, LB 146, § 3;
Laws 1997, LB 568, § 2;
Laws 1999, LB 359, § 6;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1304;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 190;
Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 97.
Cross References
Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.
Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-313 - Surcharge; amount; hearing; commission; powers and duties.

86-313.
Surcharge; amount; hearing; commission; powers and duties.
(1)(a) Each telephone company in Nebraska shall collect from each of the telephone subscribers a surcharge not to exceed twenty cents per month on each telephone number or functional equivalent in Nebraska, including wireless service as defined in section 86-456.01. Except for wireless service, the surcharge shall only be collected on the first one hundred telephone numbers or functional equivalents per subscriber. The companies shall add the surcharge to each subscriber's bill. The surcharge shall not be collected with respect to prepaid wireless telecommunications service as defined in the Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act.
(b) The telephone companies are not liable for any surcharge not paid by a subscriber.
(2) Before April 1 of each year, the commission shall hold a public hearing to determine the amount of surcharge necessary to carry out the Telecommunications Relay System Act. After the hearing, the commission shall set the surcharge at the level necessary to fund the statewide telecommunications relay system and the specialized telecommunications equipment program for the following year plus a reasonable reserve. The surcharge shall become effective on July 1 following the change.
(3) In an emergency the commission may adjust the amount of the surcharge to become effective before such date but only after a public hearing for such purpose.
(4) Each telephone company shall remit the proceeds from the surcharge to the commission. The commission shall remit the funds to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund.
(5) The commission may require an audit of any company collecting the surcharge pursuant to the act.
(6) This section shall not apply to subscribers who have no access to relay service.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 4;
R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-904;
Laws 1993, LB 305, § 27;
Laws 1995, LB 146, § 4;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1305;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 191;
Laws 2003, LB 187, § 28;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 3;
Laws 2010, LB723, § 1;
Laws 2012, LB1091, § 6.
Cross References
Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act, see section 86-901.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-314 - Telecommunications relay system; specialized telecommunications equipment program; requirements; rules and regulations; administrative fine.

86-314.
Telecommunications relay system; specialized telecommunications equipment program; requirements; rules and regulations; administrative fine.
(1) The commission shall establish standards, procedures, and training specifications for the telecommunications relay system and shall supervise its operation. The telecommunications relay system shall assure prompt and accurate relay of all messages seven days per week, twenty-four hours per day, including holidays, to all deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired persons living in Nebraska who possess specialized telecommunications equipment. Any person using the telecommunications relay system shall not be charged for access to such system other than charges billed for instate and out-of-state long-distance telephone service. The telecommunications relay system shall at least provide the following telephone services: (a) Statewide instate calls with charges for long-distance calls billed to the person making the call in a manner which the commission determines will recover the cost of long-distance calls to the system; (b) out-of-state calls with charges billed to the person making the call; and (c) emergency calls.
(2) The commission shall establish standards and criteria and shall determine the eligibility of qualified deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-impaired persons applying for specialized telecommunications equipment. The eligible standards and criteria shall include the following: (a) Only one person per household may be a recipient of the telecommunications equipment; (b) an applicant shall reside in a household that has telephone service; (c) a recipient of equipment may not reapply for assistance more than once every five years; and (d) a nursing home or institution resident is eligible for specialized telecommunications equipment only if he or she has personal telephone service.
(3) The commission may approve applications for specialized telecommunications equipment if they meet the guidelines established by the commission.
(4) The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation of the Telecommunications Relay System Act and guidelines for the specialized telecommunications equipment program. The commission may enter into contracts with other agencies or private organizations, which may include the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, to operate the telecommunications relay system and the specialized telecommunications equipment program.
(5) The Public Service Commission may administratively fine pursuant to section 75-156 any person who violates the act.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 5;
R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-905;
Laws 1993, LB 305, § 28;
Laws 1995, LB 146, § 5;
Laws 1997, LB 851, § 27;
Laws 1999, LB 359, § 7;
Laws 2000, LB 1285, § 22;
R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-1306;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 192.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-315 - Special committee; membership.

86-315.
Special committee; membership.
The commission shall administer the Telecommunications Relay System Act with the advice of a special committee appointed by the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The special committee shall consist of seven members as follows: One member shall be a deaf person; one member shall be a deaf or hard of hearing person; one member shall be a speech-impaired person; one member shall represent the Public Service Commission; one member shall represent the telephone industry; one member shall represent the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; and one member shall represent the public.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 6;
R.S.Supp.,1992, § 86-906;
Laws 1993, LB 305, § 29;
Laws 1997, LB 851, § 28;
Laws 1999, LB 359, § 8;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1307;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 193.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-316 - Act, how cited.

86-316.
Act, how cited.
Sections 86-316 to 86-329 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 686, § 1;
Laws 1999, LB 514, § 4;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1401;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 194;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 4;
Laws 2018, LB157, § 1;
Laws 2021, LB338, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-317 - Purpose of act.

86-317.
Purpose of act.
The purpose of the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act is to authorize the commission to establish a funding mechanism which supplements federal universal service support mechanisms and ensures that all Nebraskans, without regard to their location, have comparable accessibility to telecommunications services at affordable prices.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 686, § 2;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1402;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 195.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-318 - Definitions, where found.

86-318.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act, the definitions found in sections 86-319 to 86-322 apply.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 686, § 3;
Laws 2001, LB 389, § 3;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-1403;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 196;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 5;
Laws 2018, LB157, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-320.02 - Prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider, defined.

86-320.02.
Prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider, defined.
Prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider means a wireless telecommunications company whose service must be paid for in advance and is sold in predetermined units or dollars of which the number declines with use in a known amount or expiration of time.
Source
Laws 2018, LB157, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-321 - Telecommunications Act of 1996, defined.

86-321.
Telecommunications Act of 1996, defined.
Telecommunications Act of 1996 means the federal telecommunications legislation enacted as Public Law 104-104, as such law existed on January 1, 2002.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 199.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-322 - Telecommunications company, defined.

86-322.
Telecommunications company, defined.
Telecommunications company means any natural person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or association providing telecommunications or telecommunications service for hire in Nebraska without regard to whether such company holds a certificate of convenience and necessity as a telecommunications common carrier or a permit as a telecommunications contract carrier from the commission.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 200;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 7.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-323 - Legislature; declaration of policy.

86-323.
Legislature; declaration of policy.
The Legislature declares that it is the policy of the state to preserve and advance universal service based on the following principles:
(1) Quality telecommunications and information services should be available at just, reasonable, and affordable rates;
(2) Access to advanced telecommunications and information services should be provided in all regions of the state;
(3) Consumers in all regions of the state, including low-income consumers and those in rural and high-cost areas, should have access to telecommunications and information services, including interexchange services and advanced telecommunications and information services, that are reasonably comparable to those services provided in urban areas and that are available at rates that are reasonably comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas;
(4) All providers of telecommunications should make an equitable and nondiscriminatory contribution to the preservation and advancement of universal service;
(5) There should be specific, predictable, sufficient, and competitively neutral mechanisms to preserve and advance universal service. Funds for the support of high-cost service areas will be available only to the designated eligible telecommunications companies providing service to such areas. Funds for the support of low-income customers, schools, libraries, and providers of health care to rural areas will be available to any entity providing telecommunications services, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities. The distribution of universal service funds should encourage the continued development and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure;
(6) Elementary and secondary schools, libraries, and providers of health care to rural areas should have access to advanced telecommunications services as described in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. To promote the efficient use of facilities in rural areas, universal service rules should not preclude the sharing of facilities supported by universal service funds with other local users, if such ineligible users pay appropriate retail usage rates to the telecommunications company;
(7) The implicit support mechanisms in intrastate access rates throughout the state may be replaced while ensuring that local service rates in all areas of the state remain affordable; and
(8) The costs of administration of the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund should be kept to a minimum.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 686, § 4;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1404;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 201;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 8.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-324.01 - Fund; distribution; projects; requirements; applicability.

86-324.01.
Fund; distribution; projects; requirements; applicability.
Beginning on January 1, 2022, the commission shall ensure that funds distributed from the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund for construction of new broadband infrastructure shall go to projects that provide broadband service scalable to one hundred megabits per second or greater for downloading and one hundred megabits per second or greater for uploading. This section shall not apply to any disbursements from any Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund wireless infrastructure grant program, the purpose of which is to improve wireless telecommunications service coverage through grants for the construction of wireless telecommunications service facilities.
Source
Laws 2021, LB338, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-324.02 - Ongoing high-cost support; recipient; speed tests; required.

86-324.02.
Ongoing high-cost support; recipient; speed tests; required.
Any recipient of ongoing high-cost support from the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund shall agree to submit to speed tests as determined by the commission. Upon the commission's request, such recipient shall conduct the speed tests and submit the results to the commission. The speed tests shall be conducted for one week using a random sample of locations of consumers who subscribe to services provided over infrastructure for which ongoing high-cost support is received.
Source
Laws 2021, LB338, § 5.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-325 - Fund; commission; powers and duties.

86-325.
Fund; commission; powers and duties.
The commission shall determine the standards and procedures reasonably necessary, adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as reasonably required, and enter into such contracts with other agencies or private organizations or entities as may be reasonably necessary to efficiently develop, implement, and operate the fund.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 686, § 6;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1406;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 203.
Annotations
Nothing in this section requires the Public Service Commission to engage in rulemaking to interpret federal law in conjunction with the administration of the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund. In re Application No. C-1889, 264 Neb. 167, 647 N.W.2d 45 (2002).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-326 - Fund; administrator; duties; telecommunications companies; obligations.

86-326.
Fund; administrator; duties; telecommunications companies; obligations.
The fund may be administered by a neutral third-party administrator. The commission shall oversee the preparation and selection process of the administrator through a request for proposal process established by the commission. If a third-party administrator is selected, the administrator shall serve at the will of the commission. The administrator shall: Gather the necessary data to estimate fund obligations; notify telecommunications companies of their obligations to the fund; collect and distribute money from the fund in accordance with the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act and the rules and regulations established by the commission; and notify the commission of any violations of the act and rules and regulations by telecommunications companies with respect to the fund. The commission shall audit the administrator to ensure the duties are being performed in accordance with the act and its rules and regulations. Any telecommunications company not meeting its obligation to the fund shall not be eligible to receive payments from the fund, shall be subject to administrative penalties to be determined by the commission, and shall be subject to the revocation of any certificate or permit issued pursuant to section 86-128 or any predecessor statute.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 686, § 7;
Laws 1999, LB 150, § 15;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1407;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 204.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-327 - Fund; advisory board.

86-327.
Fund; advisory board.
The commission shall oversee and the administrator, if a third-party administrator is selected, shall administer the fund with the advice of an advisory board appointed by the commission.
The number of members on such advisory board shall be not less than seven nor more than nine members. The composition of the membership of the advisory board shall be determined by the commission and shall include the following representatives: One member shall represent the commission; one member shall represent elementary and secondary schools; one member shall represent libraries; one member shall represent rural health care providers; two members, but not more than three members, shall represent telecommunications companies; and one member, but not more than two members, shall represent the public.
The advisory board shall provide recommendations to the commission at the public hearing held pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. The advisory board shall also, on an annual basis, recommend the services to be supported by the fund.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 686, § 8;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1408;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 205;
Laws 2004, LB 821, § 44.
Cross References
Open Meetings Act, see section 84-1407.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-328 - Annual public hearing; notice; fund level; Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act; applicability.

86-328.
Annual public hearing; notice; fund level; Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act; applicability.
(1) Annually the commission shall hold a public hearing to determine the level of the fund necessary to carry out the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act. The commission shall publish notice of the hearing in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the state at least once each week for two consecutive weeks before the hearing. After the hearing, the commission shall determine the amount of the fund for the following year, including a reasonable reserve. In the initial year of the fund's operation, the commission shall determine the amount of the fund to be equivalent to the amount which, in the commission's judgment, after careful analysis, is necessary to keep approximately ninety-six percent of Nebraska households subscribed to local telecommunications service.
(2) In an emergency as determined by the commission, the commission may adjust the level of the fund, but only after a public hearing for such purpose.
(3) For purposes of service by a prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider, universal service fund contribution and surcharge obligations shall be governed by the Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act, except that a prepaid wireless telecommunications service provider shall continue to be subject to the audit requirements in subdivision (2)(e) of section 86-324.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 686, § 9;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1409;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 206;
Laws 2018, LB157, § 4;
Laws 2023, LB683, § 21.
Effective Date: May 27, 2023
Cross References
Annual report to Legislature, see section 86-163.
Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act, see section 86-901.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-329 - Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program; commission; duties.

86-329.
Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program; commission; duties.
(1) The commission shall establish the Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program. The purpose of the Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program is to promote the provision of universal service to low-income households by local exchange carriers. Support provided by the program shall be specifically targeted to maintain affordable rates for residential basic local exchange services supported by federal and state universal service mechanisms. The commission shall establish means-tested eligibility guidelines and standards for the provision of support from the program which are consistent with the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and 47 C.F.R. 54.400 through 54.409, as such act and regulations existed on January 1, 2002.
(2) Any local exchange carrier receiving state universal service support shall be prohibited from disconnecting the basic local exchange service of any customer receiving low-income support from the program for the nonpayment of any interexchange toll service charges. The commission may grant limited waivers of this requirement in a manner consistent with 47 C.F.R. 54.400 through 54.409, as such regulations existed on January 1, 2002.
(3) Any person receiving low-income support from the program shall be exempt from the payment of any surcharge established by the commission pursuant to the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund Act.
Source
Laws 1997, LB 686, § 10;
Laws 1999, LB 514, § 6;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1410;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 207;
Laws 2004, LB 1004, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-332 - Program; established; fiber optic cable; funding; public libraries; required contributions.

86-332.
Program; established; fiber optic cable; funding; public libraries; required contributions.
(1) The Public Service Commission shall establish the Nebraska E-Rate Special Construction Matching Fund Program. Beginning July 1, 2021, the program shall receive funding from the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund to provide incentives for fiber optic cable to be constructed to benefit public libraries.
(2) The commission shall establish criteria and priorities for funding by establishing a support mechanism to deploy fiber optic cable for the benefit of public library access to E-Rate special construction matching funding.
(3) The commission may use its discretion in determining the amount of funding required to be contributed by any public library in order to receive matching funds from the program.
Source
Laws 2020, LB992, § 9.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-333 - Official Nebraska location fabric broadband access map; Nebraska Broadband Office; powers and duties; recipient of support or grant; provide information.

86-333.
Official Nebraska location fabric broadband access map; Nebraska Broadband Office; powers and duties; recipient of support or grant; provide information.
(1) The Nebraska Broadband Office may create and maintain an official Nebraska location fabric broadband access map showing broadband availability and quality of service for all serviceable locations in Nebraska utilizing any federal funding that is made available for such purpose. For purposes of this section, serviceable location means any residence, dwelling, business, or building where an entity provides or may provide broadband services.
(2) The Nebraska Broadband Office may contract with private parties to create, improve, and maintain the map. When contracting with private parties, the office shall give preference to contractors providing mapping services to the Federal Communications Commission. The office may collect from providers of broadband services any information necessary to establish and update the map. Any information provided to the office by a provider of broadband services pursuant to this section that is confidential, proprietary, or a trade secret as defined in section 87-502 shall be treated as such by the office.
(3) Any recipient of support from the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund shall comply with the provisions of this section. Any grant recipient under the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act, including any entity that operates as an eligible telecommunications carrier in Nebraska as defined in section 86-1302 that wishes to participate in the Broadband Bridge Program created under section 86-1303, either directly or as a challenging party under section 86-1307, shall comply with the provisions of this section. Any grant recipient of federal broadband funding administered by the Nebraska Broadband Office shall comply with the provisions of this section.
(4) After the Federal Communications Commission completes the national Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric and accompanying National Broadband Availability Map, the Nebraska Broadband Office shall annually evaluate whether the continued maintenance of any annually updated Nebraska location fabric broadband access map created and maintained in accordance with this section is necessary. The office shall report its annual findings pursuant to this subsection to the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee of the Legislature.
(5) The Nebraska Broadband Office shall utilize funding provided by the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program authorized under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, to carry out this section.
Source
Laws 2022, LB1144, § 2;
Laws 2023, LB683, § 23.
Effective Date: May 27, 2023
Cross References
Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act, see section 86-1301.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-401 - Act, how cited.

86-401.
Act, how cited.
Sections 86-401 to 86-418 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Public Safety Communication System Act.
Source
Laws 1999, LB 446, § 1;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1803;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 208;
Laws 2002, LB 1211, § 14;
Laws 2005, LB 343, § 2;
Laws 2006, LB 1061, § 14;
Laws 2009, LB154, § 21.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-402 - Legislative findings.

86-402.
Legislative findings.
The Legislature finds that:
(1) During emergencies the resources of the state and its political subdivisions must be effectively directed to save lives, to protect property, and to meet the needs of its citizens;
(2) Public safety agencies fulfill this unique and essential role;
(3) Public safety agencies are only as effective as their ability to communicate. To adequately ensure public safety, such agencies require efficient, reliable communication systems which account for their unique role and the specialized needs that accompany such role;
(4) There are presently radio communication systems used by public safety agencies during daily operations and emergencies that are deficient. Many of Nebraska's systems rely on inadequate equipment, are susceptible to communication interference, have limited coverage areas, operate under the constraints of a limited number of radio frequency channels, and lack coordination and the ability to interoperate among city, county, and other local users, state users, and federal users. Additionally, such systems presently do not allow for secure transmissions which are necessary for the protection and integrity of public safety communications;
(5) Recent changes and advances in communication technology would increase the capability of public safety agencies to provide efficient and effective public safety services;
(6) Investment in the public safety communication infrastructure is required to ensure the effectiveness of Nebraska's public safety agencies;
(7) Regional approaches to communications planning and preparedness and the adoption of regional response structures should be used to develop and sustain interoperable communications. Local and state public safety agencies shall develop a comprehensive interoperable communications plan before receiving any state or federal funding to build, upgrade, enhance, or replace communication systems; and
(8) A network of regional communication systems should balance the need for multiple simultaneous users while maintaining autonomy for the internal use of individual agencies. The objectives of such a network should include maximizing resources and reducing duplication among public safety agencies as well as encouraging cooperation, coordination, consolidation, sharing, and partnerships between public agencies and private entities.
Source
Laws 1999, LB 446, § 2;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1804;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 209;
Laws 2002, LB 1211, § 15;
Laws 2005, LB 343, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-403 - Definitions, where found.

86-403.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Nebraska Public Safety Communication System Act, the definitions found in sections 86-407 and 86-408 apply.
Source
Laws 1999, LB 446, § 3;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1805;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 210;
Laws 2002, LB 1211, § 16;
Laws 2005, LB 343, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-408 - Public safety agency, defined.

86-408.
Public safety agency, defined.
Public safety agency means any federal, state, or political subdivision entity which provides emergency and public safety services, including medical services, law enforcement services, fire management services, correctional services, and emergency and disaster relief services.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 213.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-418 - Standards; incentives.

86-418.
Standards; incentives.
The division shall develop and adopt technical and operational standards for any communication system acquired, developed, constructed, or replaced by any state agency or any city, county, village, public power district, fire protection district, or other political subdivision, including joint entities and joint public agencies created pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act or Joint Public Agency Act. The division shall develop incentives to encourage regional cooperation in public safety communication throughout the state. The division shall assist local communities and public safety agencies which desire to connect with a network of regional communication systems. Incentive alternatives may include financial incentives to encourage migration by communities to the network and to reward communities which coordinate efforts to form public safety communication centers. Such incentives shall not mandate migration by public safety agencies to the network.
Source
Laws 1999, LB 446, § 7;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1809;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 218;
Laws 2005, LB 343, § 7.
Cross References
Interlocal Cooperation Act, see section 13-801.
Joint Public Agency Act, see section 13-2501.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-420 - Act, how cited.

86-420.
Act, how cited.
Sections 86-420 to 86-441.01 shall be known and may be cited as the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 221;
Laws 2005, LB 516, § 1;
Laws 2006, LB 1222, § 1;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 9.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-421 - Legislative findings.

86-421.
Legislative findings.
The Legislature finds that 911 emergency telephone communications systems further the public interest and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Nebraska. The purpose of the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act is to fund the development, installation, and operation of 911 emergency telephone communications systems throughout the state.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 7;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1001;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 222.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-422 - Definitions, where found.

86-422.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act, the definitions found in sections 86-423 to 86-434 apply.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 8;
Laws 1991, LB 133, § 1;
Laws 1993, LB 305, § 30;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1002;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 223;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 10.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-423 - Automatic location identification, defined.

86-423.
Automatic location identification, defined.
Automatic location identification means a feature by which the name and address associated with the calling party's telephone number is forwarded to the public safety answering point for display. Additional telephones with the same telephone number as the calling party's shall be identified with the address of the telephone number at the main location of the calling party. This feature is available only for E-911 service.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 224.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-424 - Automatic number identification, defined.

86-424.
Automatic number identification, defined.
Automatic number identification means a feature by which the calling party's automatic number identification telephone number is forwarded to the E-911 control office and to the public safety answering point's display and transfer units. This feature is available only for E-911 service.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 225.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-425 - E-911 service or enhanced-911 service, defined.

86-425.
E-911 service or enhanced-911 service, defined.
E-911 service or enhanced-911 service means a telephone exchange communications service by which one or more public safety answering points designated by the governing body may receive telephone calls dialed to the telephone number 911. E-911 service generally may provide, but is not limited to, selective routing, automatic number identification, and automatic location identification features.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 226.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-428 - 911 service, defined.

86-428.
911 service, defined.
911 service means a telephone service which provides a service user with the ability to reach a public safety answering point by dialing the digits 911 for the purpose of reporting emergencies. The level of technology to be used for the provision of 911 service in a particular 911 service area shall be determined by the governing bodies having jurisdiction over such 911 service area.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 229.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-429 - 911 service area, defined.

86-429.
911 service area, defined.
911 service area means (1) the portion of a governing body's jurisdiction in which 911 service is provided and (2) an area being provided 911 service by contract with a service supplier on or before January 1, 1990, notwithstanding the crossing of jurisdictional lines, until such time as the noncontracting governing body notifies the contracting governing body in writing of its intention to opt out of the 911 service area.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 230.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-429.01 - Primary place of use, defined.

86-429.01.
Primary place of use, defined.
Primary place of use means the residential or business street address that is representative of the primary location of the customer's use of a service that includes the provision of 911 service.
Source
Laws 2007, LB661, § 11.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-431 - Public safety answering point, defined.

86-431.
Public safety answering point, defined.
Public safety answering point means a twenty-four-hour, local-jurisdiction communications facility which receives 911 service calls and either directly dispatches emergency services or relays calls to the appropriate public safety agency.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 232.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-433 - Service surcharge, defined.

86-433.
Service surcharge, defined.
Service surcharge means a charge set by a governing body and assessed on each telephone number or functional equivalent of service users whose primary place of use is within the governing body's designated 911 service area, with the exception of those service users served by wireless carriers as defined in section 86-456 and those service users who have no access to 911 service.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 234;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 12.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-436 - Surcharges; service user; service supplier; duties; collection.

86-436.
Surcharges; service user; service supplier; duties; collection.
(1) A service user shall pay service surcharges in each 911 service area where the service user has its primary place of use and receives 911 service, except that an individual service user shall not be required to pay on a single periodic billing service surcharges on more than one hundred telephone numbers or functional equivalents in any single 911 service area. Every service user shall be liable for any service surcharge billed to such user until the surcharge has been paid to the service supplier.
(2) The duty of a service supplier to bill a service surcharge to a service user shall commence at such time as may be specified by the governing body. A service surcharge shall be collected as far as practicable at the same time as and along with the charges for service in accordance with the regular billing practice of the service supplier.
(3) A service supplier shall have no obligation to take any legal action to enforce the collection of any service surcharge imposed pursuant to section 86-435. Such action may be brought by or on behalf of the governing body imposing the charge or the separate legal entity formed pursuant to such section. A service supplier shall annually provide the governing body a list of the amounts uncollected along with the names and addresses of those service users who carry a balance that can be determined by the service supplier to be for nonpayment of any service surcharge. The service supplier shall not be liable for such uncollected amounts.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 10;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1004;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 237;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 15.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-437 - Service supplier; surcharges; remittance; record; audit; report; commission; duties; administrative fine.

86-437.
Service supplier; surcharges; remittance; record; audit; report; commission; duties; administrative fine.
(1) The amount of service surcharges collected in one calendar quarter by a service supplier shall be remitted to the governing body no later than sixty days after the close of that calendar quarter. At the time of the remittance, the service supplier shall file a return for the remittance with the governing body in such form as the governing body and the service supplier agree upon. The service supplier shall maintain a record of the amount of service surcharges collected. The record shall be maintained for a period of one year after the date the amount was billed. A governing body may at its own expense require an annual audit of a service supplier's books and records concerning the collection and remittance of a service surcharge.
(2) On or before April 30 of each year, each service supplier shall report for the preceding calendar year to the Public Service Commission for each of its exchanges (a) whether 911 service or E-911 service is provided in that exchange, (b) the level of the service surcharge, (c) to which governing body the service surcharge is being submitted, and (d) the amount of revenue collected by the service surcharge.
(3) The commission shall compile and place the information from such reports required in subsection (2) of this section into its annual telecommunications report to the Legislature, including the availability and location of 911 service and E-911 service in the State of Nebraska.
(4) The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out subsections (2) and (3) of this section.
(5) The commission may administratively fine pursuant to section 75-156 any person who violates the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 11;
Laws 1993, LB 305, § 31;
Laws 2000, LB 1285, § 17;
R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-1005;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 238;
Laws 2008, LB755, § 8.
Cross References
Annual report to Legislature, see section 86-163.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-438 - Surcharge; rate; establishment.

86-438.
Surcharge; rate; establishment.
Each calendar year, the governing body shall establish the rate of the service surcharge, not to exceed the amount authorized by section 86-435, that together with any surplus revenue carried forward will produce sufficient revenue to fund the expenditures described in section 86-421. Amounts collected in excess of such necessary expenditures within a given year shall be carried forward to the next year. A governing body shall make its determination of the rate no later than September 1 of each year and, if it is a new rate, shall fix the new rate to take effect commencing with the first billing period of each service user on or following the next January 1. The governing body shall notify by certified or registered mail every service supplier of any change in the rate at least ninety days before the new rate becomes effective.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 12;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1006;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 239.