The telegram had a huge impact on Nevada through communication. It allowed for close and instant communication with the rest of the country. This promoted the growth of the mining industry in the state, as investors and entrepreneurs could communicate quickly and easily with each other and with markets in other parts of the country.

Not only did the telegram financially help Nevada, but it also played a role in Nevada's statehood. The rapid communication between Nevada's government and Washington, D.C. assisted the process of Nevada's admission to the Union, which aided Presiden Lincoln's re-election.