NaLA Files Comment on TracFone Emergency Petition Requesting National Verifier Delay
September 12, 2018 – The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) filed comments supporting the recent TracFone emergency petition requesting alterations to the Lifeline National Verifier by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), administrator of the Lifeline Program. TracFone Emergency Petition Requests FCC Delay USAC National Verifier Launch The emergency petition from TracFone urges the Federal Communications Commission…
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How the Lifeline Program Helps Sarah Victory Continue Her Journey in Being a Super Mom
“I am thankful enough to have an affordable phone service,” 44- year-old Sarah Victory from Coweta, Oklahoma says in a relieving tone. Sarah works from 3 pm to 11 pm as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She also takes care of her three children (one is her 3-year old autistic son) and is the emotional support…
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2018 NaLA Annual Conference Presentations
About the 2018 NaLA Annual Conference Talks The 2018 NaLA Annual Conference presentations are now available online for NaLA Members. Each conference day was comprised of both NaLA Talks and Panel Sessions, where attendees heard from over a dozen speakers and panelists who provided insight into compelling discussions topics, such as the National Verifier and... READ MORE
NaLA Chairman David B. Dorwart Presents “NaLA in 2018”
About “NaLA in 2018” Presentation: In this presentation, NaLA Chairman David B. Dorwart reviews the vision and mission of the organization, with emphasis on the importance of leadership of members at every level within the organization. Included was a review of NaLA in 2018 and the steps taken in the fight for the continuation of…
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Jacob Solomon Presents “Lifeline: A Customer Perspective”
About "Lifeline: A Customer Perspective": In this NaLA Talk, Jacob Solomon of Propel discussed relevant data acquired from the company's FreshEBT app, which provides customers with an easy way to access balances on their EBT/SNAP benefit cards. Findings included FreshEBT users' awareness of the Lifeline Program, consumer satisfaction, and the main reasons for Lifeline device... READ MORE
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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FCC Commissioner, Mignon Clyburn is Stepping Down After 8 Years
“I’ve done all I can do. And it’s time for me to serve in another way,” Clyburn said during the FCC meeting. After eight-years of fighting for minority communities and low-income families, the Obama nominee will be stepping down from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) next month. Clyburn has been an active voice for helping…
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Mignon Clyburn, Digital Divide is Widening for Low Income Americans
On March 20th, 2018, at the New School’s Digital Equity Laboratory, Commissioner Mignon Clyburn spoke about the digital divide and the need for every American, regardless of economic status, to have access to affordable high-speed internet. She talked about digital redlining, the Lifeline Program, the effects of not allowing consumer privacy for public usage, and…
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Congresswomen Eshoo and Clarke Oppose FCC Lifeline Changes
On Wednesday, March 21st Congresswomen Eshoo and Clarke Oppose FCC Lifeline Changes in a letter to FCC to Chairman, Ajit Pai, encouraging him to protect the Lifeline Program. Eshoo and Clarke Oppose FCC Lifeline Changes After a Recent Committee Vote Congresswomen Anna G. Eshoo and Yvette D. Clarke composed a letter following a recent meeting…
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Sprint Opposes Lifeline Wireless Reseller Ban
Postponing of Lifeline Program Eligibility Verifier (National Verifier) In addition to concerns about the ban of wireless resellers in Lifeline, Sprint also asserts in the letter to the FCC that the National Verifier is a crucial part of reducing waste, fraud, and abuse within the program – and should be the most important focus of…
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