Nebraska: Has among the worst prohibitions of municipal networks. The relevant law states:
“An agency or political subdivision of the state that is not a public power supplier shall not provide on a retail or wholesale basis any broadband services, Internet services, telecommunications services, or video services.”
Dark fiber, which is almost never regulated or limited even in states that limit municipal broadband, is also effectively prohibited due to complicated restrictions meant to protect the big telephone monopoly – CenturyLink/Lumen.
However, Lincoln recognized it could lease conduit and has built an impressive network doing just that.