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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. For any area in which a competitive supplier is a provider of last resort, the competitive supplier may satisfy its obligation as a provider of last resort through an alternative voice service.
2. The Commission may not exercise jurisdiction over an alternative voice service used by a competitive supplier or its affiliate to satisfy the competitive supplier's obligation as a provider of last resort, including, without limitation, determining the rates, pricing, terms, conditions or availability of an alternative voice service.
3. The use of an alternative voice service provided by a competitive supplier or an affiliate of the competitive supplier to satisfy the competitive supplier's obligation as a provider of last resort does not affect any obligation of the competitive supplier:
(a) As an incumbent local exchange carrier pursuant to federal law.
(b) Pursuant to NRS 704.033.
4. As used in this section, “alternative voice service” means a retail voice service made available through any technology or service arrangement that provides:
(a) Voice-grade access to the public switched telephone network; and
(b) Access to emergency 911 service.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 58. Energy; Public Utilities and Similar Entities § 704.68881. Authority of provider of last resort to satisfy obligations through alternative voice service; conditions and limitations - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-58-energy-public-utilities-and-similar-entities/nv-rev-st-704-68881/
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