Rosenworcel Statement: FCC Modernizes Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers

Full Title:

Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Connect America Fund
Document Type:

Statement
Bureau(s):

Commissioner

Office of Chairwoman Rosenworcel

Bureau(s):

Wireline Competition
Description

Adopts significant reforms to encourage more Lifeline providers to deliver supported broadband services and transition the program from primarily supporting voice services to targeting support at modern broadband services
DA/FCC #:

FCC-16-38

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