NaLA’s 2017 FCC Proposal Appeal Lands in DC for Oral Argument
On October 25, 2018, oral argument was held before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the National Lifeline Association’s appeal of the FCC’s December 2017 proposal to ban resellers from the Tribal Lifeline program and to limit the program to rural areas. NaLA’s Case for Appealing the 2017 FCC…
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NaLA Supports National Lifeline Awareness Week With Informational and Social Media Campaigns
NaLA Supports National Lifeline Awareness Week With Informational and Social Media Campaigns KENNETT SQUARE, PA. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 -The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) is proud to support this year’s National Lifeline Awareness Week from September 10th – 14th. National Lifeline Awareness Week is designed to generate awareness and promote the benefits of the Federal Communications…
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National Lifeline Association Comments In Support of Q Link’s Emergency Petition for API Interfaces
The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) commented on Q Link’s emergency petition for an order directing the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) to provide API Interfaces for the National Verifier. Q Link defends the need for APIs because they are critical for the Lifeline consumer enrollment process. The use of APIs would make the application process…
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Stay Granted for FCC Tribal Lifeline Rules to Bar Wireless Resellers and Lower Subsidies for Tribal Consumers of Lifeline Program
The U.S. Court of Appeals granted National Lifeline Association (NaLA) and Tribal petitioners a stay of new FCC Tribal Lifeline rules that would have barred wireless resellers from providing Tribal Lifeline and would also limit the Tribal Lifeline program to rural Tribal areas. KENNETT SQUARE, PA – Last Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals granted…
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NARUC Discusses Lifeline NPRM’s Proposal
On May 18, 2018, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) met separately with Commissioner Carr’s chief of staff and Chairman Pai’s legal advisor. NARUC expressed their support for the Lifeline Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposal of respecting the state’s role in program administration regarding eliminating ETCs and suggesting cooperative federalism between the Commission…
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NPRM Comments Responding to FCC Lifeline Rulings
March 23, 2018 - Over 23 groups filed comments on the FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The NPRM comments filed were in response to the recent FCC Lifeline Proposals for the Lifeline Program. As the battle to protect the Lifeline Program continues, carriers and telecom companies were among the several who expressed their opinions on... READ MORE
AARP, NASCUA & Greenlining Institute File Comments Opposing FCC Lifeline NRPM
AARP, NASCUA, and other groups join the list of organizations filing replies to the FCC Lifeline NRPM. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry (NOI) propose changes to the Lifeline Program, such as barring wireless resellers from operating as Lifeline Service Providers. AARP and NASCUA Oppose FCC Lifeline NRPM The AARP was among…
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Ajit Pai Loses Support in Attempt to Eliminate Lifeline Wireless Resellers
FCC Chairman Pai’s proposal to eliminate Lifeline wireless resellers has faced opposition by large broadband companies, including Verizon and Sprint. On Proposed Rulings to Eliminate Lifeline Wireless Resellers In response to Chairman Pai’s proposal, large carriers like Sprint and Verizon opposed the proposal to eliminate Lifeline wireless resellers, saying that the proposal goes against the purpose of…
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Dems Request GAO Review of FCC on Lifeline National Verifier
Jan. 25, 2018 — A letter from a number of members from the U.S. House Energy & Commerce aasked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the FCC’s efforts to deploy the Lifeline Program National Verifier — an initiative that aims to verify subscriber information for Lifeline Program participants and ultimately increase the integrity of…
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56 Congress Members Sign Letter To FCC Opposing November 16 Lifeline Program Changes
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, stated, “In our modern, highly technological and interconnected world, internet and phone service are all but required to lead a functional life. Many Americans still don’t have phone and internet access, rendering it nearly impossible to complete everyday tasks, such as finishing assigned schoolwork or conducting a phone interview. He also…
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