NaLA Releases Findings from Annual Consumer Survey
NaLA’s Annual Consumer Survey sheds light on life without the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Results from over 68,000 respondents, collected between November 1 and 20, 2024, highlight the critical need for the Lifeline and ACP programs to connect low-income households. This year, NaLA’s survey also included more than 30,000 personal testimonies from Lifeline and/or former…
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NaLA Statement on ACP Amendment’s Advancement out of Senate Commerce Committee
During today’s Senate Commerce Committee Markup hearing, the committee voted 14-12 to move the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act out of committee as an amendment to S.2238, Plan for Broadband Act. The following statement can be attributed to David B. Dorwart, Chairman of the National Lifeline Association (NaLA): “We applaud the Senate Commerce Committee…
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NaLA Statement on the House Introduction of the Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act
Today, Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) introduced a House bill (a companion to the bipartisan S.4317 – Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act) and it includes $6 billion to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program. The following statement can be attributed to David B. Dorwart, Chairman of the National Lifeline Association (NaLA):…
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