§ 4-113-105 - Broadband service registration.

4-113-105. Broadband service registration.

(a) Connect Arkansas will establish a method for broadband service providers to register areas in which they provide broadband service to enable Connect Arkansas to target locations where broadband is not currently offered to Arkansas homes and businesses.

(b) Specific registration requirements will be established by Connect Arkansas, but competitive provider information shall be kept confidential by Connect Arkansas.

(c) Connect Arkansas shall execute nondisclosure agreements with providers to guarantee confidentiality.

(d) Connect Arkansas may disclose areas that are registered, the types of broadband available in registered areas, and any provider information that the provider identifies as acceptable for disclosure.

(e) Registered areas are subject to verification by Connect Arkansas and by the affected counties, but competitive service provider information shall not be released outside of Connect Arkansas.