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NC H396

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Susan Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Wilson to continue providing communication services in temporary extension areas beyond the Wilson County service territory.

  • Allows service continuation in the corporate limits of the Town of Pinetops and along Christian Road (State Road 1942) between Bloomery Road and West Hornes Church Road.

  • Requires the City of Wilson to terminate service in these temporary extension areas within 30 days after a competitive provider establishes Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) retail service in the area.

  • Permits the City of Wilson to establish rates, fees, charges, and penalties for temporary extension area services using the same methods as services provided within Wilson County limits.

  • Defines "competitive provider" as an incumbent local exchange carrier or cable company not currently providing FTTP service in the temporary extension areas.

Legislative Description

Municipal Broadband Service Area

Last Action

Ch. SL 2017-180

7/25/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate6/26/2017
Commerce and Insurance6/8/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/27/2017
Energy and Public Utilities4/10/2017
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/20/2017

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