31 Mar 16
FCC Press Release: FCC MODERNIZES LIFELINE PROGRAM FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
As originally posted by the FCC Here: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2016/db0331/DOC-338676A1.pdf New Rules Will Help Make Broadband More Affordable for Low-Income Americans WASHINGTON, March 31, 2016 – The Federal Communications Commission today modernized and reformed its Lifeline program to help low income consumers afford access to the 21st Century’s vital communications network: the Internet. Since 1985, Lifeline has helped... READ MORE
18 Mar 16
Book Your NaLA Conference Hotel
Don't Hesitate! Book your NaLA Conference Hotel now! Our reservation block is limited and sells out quickly. You will have a hard time beating our rate of $209 per night. Click here to reserve your hotel room now! Book Your Hotel Room Now READ MORE
14 Mar 16
National Lifeline Association Appoints New Board Members
Life Wireless President and CEO William Curry and Kim Lehrman, President of enTouch Wireless to Help Ensure All Americans Have Access to Essential Communications Services KENNETT SQUARE March 14th, 2016 - The National Lifeline Association announces today the appointment of two new board members for a three-year term beginning June 2016: Life Wireless President William Curry... READ MORE
10 Mar 16
Broadband: A Lifeline for the 21st Century
AS POSTED ON THE FCC BLOG FOUND HERE: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/blog/2016/03/08/broadband-lifeline-21st-century March 8, 2016 – 11:00 am By Tom Wheeler | FCC Chairman Mignon Clyburn | Commissioner If you’re reading this blog, you’ve probably come to take Internet access for granted. Without even thinking about it, millions of us go online multiple times daily, to check e-mail, catch up on the…
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15 Feb 16
2016 NaLA Conference Tickets Now Available!
Tickets for the 2016 NaLA Spring Conference are now available! Remember, early registration discounts end on March 14th! Full price tickets begin on March 15th. Late registration fees apply for any tickets purchased on or after April 15th. March 15th, 2016 – Regular Registration Prices Begin April 15th, 2016 – Late Registration Prices Begin SAVE $100 AND REGISTER TODAY!... READ MORE
04 Feb 16
2016 NaLA Spring Conference Sponsorships
Conference sponsorships are selling out quickly, be sure to complete your sponsorship forms and send them to angel.christen@nalalifeline.org ASAP to secure your sponsorship and exhibition opportunity! We thank those of you that have supported this event and we are looking forward to a great conference this year! Sponsorship Opportunities READ MORE
27 Jan 16
2016 NaLA Conference Update
Hello NaLA Members! Welcome to 2016, a new year for everyone and a particular new year for NaLA. The White House is up for grabs, new legislation is around the corner, and advances in technology create meaningful impacts on our margins – we will have plenty to talk about at this year’s conference! Our event... READ MORE
25 Jun 15
Business Misconceptions and the NPRM
Every American should have access to essential communication services, and in today’s world, that includes Broadband service. The Lifeline framework can, and should, be a critical tool to help make that idea a reality. In its recently released Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Order of Reconsideration, Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and... READ MORE
24 Jun 15
NEW FCC RULE for ETCs Who Assess a Monthly Fee Go Into Effect July 22nd, 2015
New FCC rule for ETCs who assess a monthly fee goes into effect July 22nd, 2015. Lifeline ETCs who assess a monthly fee for service must now also collect the monthly fee or de-enroll any subscribers who have 60 consecutive days of non-use. The FCC published in the Federal Register on June 22, 2015, the Order... READ MORE