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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NaLA Develops and Promotes Self Regulation in Lifeline Industry
The mission of the National Lifeline Association (NaLA) is to support the Lifeline Industry through “education, cooperation, and advocacy.” To further this goal, NaLA focuses on developing and implementing new self regulation processes. These processes strengthen the effectiveness of the Lifeline Program and bridge the digital divide for low-income Americans. Self Regulation in Lifeline Industry…
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Kim Lehrman and Maheen Cook Present “Introduction to Regulatory Committee (RAGAC) and General Counsel”
About “Introduction to RAGAC and General Counsel”: Board Member Kim Lehrman introduces the NaLA Regulatory & Governmental Affairs Committee and discusses the vision and key deliverables of the committee. This NaLA Talk reviews NaLA’s resources, which include legal and advocate support, the regulatory committee and CA subcommittee, as well as the addition of Maheen Cook…
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Kim Lehrman and Maheen Cook Present “CA LifeLine RAGAC Update”
About CA LifeLine Regulatory Update: This NaLA Talk covered the NaLA Regulatory Committee's focus on California LifeLine. In this Talk, General Counsel Maheen Cook and Board Member Kim Lehrman outlined the priorities for the California RAGAC subcommittee along with next steps, which include finalizing the legislative language, advocacy on Quirk bill, and potentially filing a... READ MORE
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
2018 NaLA Annual Conference Photos
Thank you to all attendees, sponsors, & staff for making the 2018 NaLA Annual Conference amazing! View & download the photos from the panels, talks, & events below. View previous NaLA event photos here. READ MORE
LOBBYING UPDATE: NaLA Members Steve Klein and Jose Cortes Meet FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
NaLA will not let any opportunity slip away without fighting for everyone in America to have access to essential communications services. On Friday, with the help of Florida Congressman, Gus Bilirakis, NaLA members Steve Klein and Jose Cortes were able to meet FCC Chairman Ajit Pai during his tour of the Southeast. During this conversation,…
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The National Lifeline Association Board of Directors Welcomes David Avila
Kennett Square, PA – (May 1, 2018)- The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) Board of Directors announces the appointment of a new board member, David Avila. Mr. Avila, who will be joining NaLA for a three-year term, has ten years of Lifeline program experience and will assist the organization in supporting Lifeline recipients, providers, and program…
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T-Mobile and Sprint Join Forces to Conquer 5G Era and Increase Competition
T-Mobile and Sprint recently joined forces as one company, keeping the name T-Mobile. According to Business Wire, the combination of the two companies “will be a force for positive change in the U.S. wireless, video, and broadband industries.” In 2014, T-Mobile merged with MetroPCS to solidify their spot in their 4G era, and the results…
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National Lifeline Association Welcomes New Legal Counsel
Kennett Square, PA –(April 19, 2017)– The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) announces a new legal counsel on board, Maheen Cook. NaLa is excited to join forces with Mrs. Cook and her prevalent expertise in both telecommunications and Lifeline industries. Mrs. Cook is an experienced telecommunications professional who understands the intricacies of the Lifeline program. Throughout…
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