Authority to provide telecommunication service; requirements; limitations on power of local governments regarding telecommunication and interactive computer service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 711.630
in effect1. A video service provider may provide telecommunication service pursuant to chapter 704 of NRS and the regulations approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada for telecommunication providers.
2. A video service provider shall obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to NRS 704.330 before providing any telecommunication service that is subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
3. A local government shall not require a video service provider to obtain a franchise from the local government to provide:
(a) Telecommunication service; or
(b) Interactive computer service,
Ê if the video service provider uses its own video service network within the jurisdiction of the local government to provide such service.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-711.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026