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 Former Commissioner O'Rielly
    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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