NaLA Statement on Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court Decision
“The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) applauds the 11th Circuit Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Federal Communications Commission’s use of Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) to administer USF programs, including Lifeline. This decision means that essential programs supporting low-income Americans who struggle to afford essential communications services…
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NaLA Statement on Fifth U.S. Circuit Court Decision
“Today the Fifth Circuit court upheld the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s Universal Service Fund (USF) and the agency’s use of Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) to administer USF programs, including Lifeline. NaLA is pleased with this decision as the USF and Lifeline in particular provides targeted support to low-income Americans who struggle to…
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FCC Supports Lifeline Participants with COVID-19 Order
FCC releases COVID-19 Order placing a 60 day waiver on recertification and reverification. The FCC delays launch of RAD Database 60 days beyond target date.
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TracFone Files Second Emergency Petition on National Verifier
November 30, 2018 – TracFone Wireless filed an emergency petition on the National Verifier, urging the FCC to direct the USAC to implement fifteen specific modifications of the National Verifier and its associated processes. This petition follows an earlier filing from TracFone in August 2108, which raised many similar concerns about aspects of the (then…
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National Lifeline Association Chairman Issues Statement Regarding FCC Enforcement Action Against American Broadband
David B. Dorwart, Chairman of NaLA, issues a statement regarding the FCC allegations of Lifeline rule violations and Notice of Apparent Liability against American Broadband [ruler_divider] The allegations of Lifeline rule violations, including agent fraud and carrier misconduct, included in today’s FCC Notice of Apparent Liability against American Broadband, if proven to be true require... READ MORE
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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FCC Public Notice Announces Universal Lifeline Forms
About the National Lifeline Association (NaLA): The National Lifeline Association is the only industry trade group specifically focused on the Lifeline segment of telecommunications. We support the 4 essential components of Lifeline: ETCs & Providers, Distributors, Lifeline Supporters & Participants, and Government & Regulatory Bodies. We are passionate about the continuity and advancement of the…
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National Verifier Update
<H2>National Verifier Initial Launch States & Eligibility Verification Data Sources</H2> USAC announced the initial group of states that will roll into the National Verifier and the automated eligibility verification data sources that the National Verifier will use for each state. The initial launch states are: Colorado (automated data sources: SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing) Mississippi (automated data sources: SNAP,…
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FCC News: Broadband Service A Priority in Infrastructure Spending Bill
Making Broadband Service A Priority in the Infrastructure Spending Bill FCC Chairman Ajit Pai spoke at Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh last week, addressing his views on the importance that broadband become a priority in the infrastructure spending bill. His speech was one of many on a tour to share his broadband agenda in several cities, including... READ MORE
FCC News: Chairman Pai On Recent Federal Lifeline Program Order
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai released a statement addressing the controversy surrounding the Order on Reconsideration of Lifeline Broadband Provider designations, clarifying his support of bridging the digital divide. In the statement, Pai cites his first two proposals as FCC Chairman as evidence of his commitment to the Federal Lifeline Program, a program that helps underserved…
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