§ 23-18-803 - Permissible broadband systems. - Arkansas Statutes

23-18-803. Permissible broadband systems.

(a) An electric utility, an affiliate of an electric utility, or a person unaffiliated with an electric utility may own, construct, maintain, and operate a broadband system and provide broadband services on an electric utility's electric delivery system consistent with the requirements of this subchapter.

(b) This subchapter does not require an electric utility to implement a broadband system, provide broadband services, or allow others to install broadband facilities or use the electric utility's facilities to provide broadband services.

(c) An electric utility, a broadband affiliate, or a broadband operator may elect to install and operate a broadband system on part or all of its electric delivery system in any part or all of its certificated service territory.