Lifeline Advocacy

2016 NaLA Conference Tickets Now Available!

Tickets for the 2016 NaLA Spring Conference are now available! Remember, early registration discounts end on March 14th! Full price tickets begin on March 15th. Late registration fees apply for any tickets purchased on or after April 15th. March 15th, 2016 – Regular Registration Prices Begin April 15th, 2016 – Late Registration Prices Begin SAVE $100 AND REGISTER TODAY!... READ MORE

2016 NaLA Conference Update

Hello NaLA Members! Welcome to 2016, a new year for everyone and a particular new year for NaLA. The White House is up for grabs, new legislation is around the corner, and advances in technology create meaningful impacts on our margins – we will have plenty to talk about at this year’s conference! Our event... READ MORE

Business Misconceptions and the NPRM

Every American should have access to essential communication services, and in today’s world, that includes Broadband service. The Lifeline framework can, and should, be a critical tool to help make that idea a reality. In its recently released Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Order of Reconsideration, Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and... READ MORE

NaLA Spring Conference Agenda

Here is a preliminary agenda for next month's Spring Conference. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there! Make sure you make your hotel reservations ASAP. We will continue to update this agenda as we get closer to the event. A PDF version of the agenda is available here: PDF Version of Agenda READ MORE

911 Fees and Taxes on No-Charge Lifeline Services

Last year, our attorney filed comments on behalf of the National Lifeline Association in support of an Emergency Petition for Declaratory Ruling that requested FCC preemption of state laws that impose 911 fees and taxes on no-charge lifeline services filed by TracFone Wireless. The FCC has not yet ruled on this petition. On March 13th, 2015,... READ MORE

The Truth About Lifeline & “Obama Phones”

Myth # 1 – Lifeline & “Obama Phones” are free phones paid for by the government via taxpayersTruth: Telecommunications companies provide funds for the Lifeline program via required FCC Universal Service Fees which are sometimes passed on to consumers via their phone bill. It is usually a small amount of money and not all telecommunications companies…

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Lifeline Eligibility Tool

If you aren’t sure if you are eligible for lifeline and you would like to discreetly check your eligibility status, use this great tool provided by USAC: http://www.lifelinesupport.org/ls/eligibility/default.aspx Lifeline provides a monthly discount for home or wireless telephone service to eligible consumers. This Lifeline screening tool will help you determine if you may be eligible…

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