09 Apr 15
NaLA Spring Conference Agenda
Here is a preliminary agenda for next month's Spring Conference. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there! Make sure you make your hotel reservations ASAP. We will continue to update this agenda as we get closer to the event. A PDF version of the agenda is available here: PDF Version of Agenda READ MORE
24 Mar 15
911 Fees and Taxes on No-Charge Lifeline Services
Last year, our attorney filed comments on behalf of the National Lifeline Association in support of an Emergency Petition for Declaratory Ruling that requested FCC preemption of state laws that impose 911 fees and taxes on no-charge lifeline services filed by TracFone Wireless. The FCC has not yet ruled on this petition. On March 13th, 2015,... READ MORE
20 Feb 15
The Truth About Lifeline & “Obama Phones”
Myth # 1 – Lifeline & “Obama Phones” are free phones paid for by the government via taxpayersTruth: Telecommunications companies provide funds for the Lifeline program via required FCC Universal Service Fees which are sometimes passed on to consumers via their phone bill. It is usually a small amount of money and not all telecommunications companies…
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01 Feb 15
Lifeline Eligibility Tool
If you aren’t sure if you are eligible for lifeline and you would like to discreetly check your eligibility status, use this great tool provided by USAC: http://www.lifelinesupport.org/ls/eligibility/default.aspx Lifeline provides a monthly discount for home or wireless telephone service to eligible consumers. This Lifeline screening tool will help you determine if you may be eligible…
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