Arkansas Legislature Provides Local Governments With New Broadband Options
In February, the Arkansas Legislature unanimously approved Act 67 which amends the Telecommunications Regulatory Reform Act of 2013 (the “Act”). These amendments significantly increase local government options with respect to the development of broadband and related services. Generally, prior to…
Arkansas Legislature Passes Bill to Ease Local Government Expansion of Broadband Access
February 15, 2021
by John S. Bryant
Arkansas’ 93rd General Assembly unanimously passed legislation amending the Telecommunications Regulatory Reform Act of 2013 last week. Generally, government entities in Arkansas are prohibited from providing “directly or indirectly, basic local exchange, voice, data, broadband, video, or wireless…
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