NaLA Supports Q Link Waiver Petition Urging FCC to Accept Submissions for Lifeline Eligibility Pending Fully Functional API
Comments Filed November 23 in Support of Q Link National Verifier Waiver Request Following the November 1 petition by Q Link Wireless, LLC, the National Lifeline Association (NaLA) filed comments supporting the Q Link Waiver Petition, which requests Lifeline eligibility submissions to the National Verifier. Q Link Waiver Petition to FCC on National Verifier Q…
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1.3 Million Veterans Lifeline Service Could be Affected by FCC Proposed Changes
The Washington Times published an op-ed regarding how Veterans Lifeline service could be affected by FCC-proposed changes. Lifeline service is offered through the Lifeline Program, which connects low-income Americans to affordable telephony and broadband services for the purposes of health care, education and employment. The op-ed echoes TracFone, Sprint, AARP and other groups who have stood…
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NaLA’s 2017 FCC Proposal Appeal Lands in DC for Oral Argument
On October 25, 2018, oral argument was held before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the National Lifeline Association’s appeal of the FCC’s December 2017 proposal to ban resellers from the Tribal Lifeline program and to limit the program to rural areas. NaLA’s Case for Appealing the 2017 FCC…
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National Lifeline Association Chairman Issues Statement Regarding FCC Enforcement Action Against American Broadband
David B. Dorwart, Chairman of NaLA, issues a statement regarding the FCC allegations of Lifeline rule violations and Notice of Apparent Liability against American Broadband [ruler_divider] The allegations of Lifeline rule violations, including agent fraud and carrier misconduct, included in today’s FCC Notice of Apparent Liability against American Broadband, if proven to be true require... READ MORE
NaLA Comments on FCC Connected Care Pilot Program Notice of Inquiry
The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) filed a response to a recent Notice of Inquiry (NOI) regarding the Connected Care Pilot Program, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) telehealth program that seeks to assist low-income Americans. FCC Promoting Telehealth for Low-Income Consumers The Connected Care Pilot Program is part of an FCC telehealth initiative and would seek…
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How the Lifeline Program Helps Sarah Victory Continue Her Journey in Being a Super Mom
“I am thankful enough to have an affordable phone service,” 44- year-old Sarah Victory from Coweta, Oklahoma says in a relieving tone. Sarah works from 3 pm to 11 pm as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She also takes care of her three children (one is her 3-year old autistic son) and is the emotional support…
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NaLA Supports National Lifeline Awareness Week With Informational and Social Media Campaigns
NaLA Supports National Lifeline Awareness Week With Informational and Social Media Campaigns KENNETT SQUARE, PA. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 -The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) is proud to support this year’s National Lifeline Awareness Week from September 10th – 14th. National Lifeline Awareness Week is designed to generate awareness and promote the benefits of the Federal Communications…
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Stay Granted for FCC Tribal Lifeline Rules to Bar Wireless Resellers and Lower Subsidies for Tribal Consumers of Lifeline Program
The U.S. Court of Appeals granted National Lifeline Association (NaLA) and Tribal petitioners a stay of new FCC Tribal Lifeline rules that would have barred wireless resellers from providing Tribal Lifeline and would also limit the Tribal Lifeline program to rural Tribal areas. KENNETT SQUARE, PA – Last Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals granted…
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FCC Lifeline Reform Detrimental to Lifeline Subscribers
On May 22, 2018, National Lifeline Association (NaLA) met with legal advisors to Chairman Pai and Commissioners Carr, O’Rielly, and Rosenworcel to discuss proposed changes to the Lifeline program. NaLA representatives Kim Lehrman, Jose Cortes, Chuck Campbell, John Heitmann and Joshua Guyan raised concerns regarding the proposed ban on wireless resellers. The proposed FCC changes…
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John Heitmann Presents “Lifeline in Washington: Capitol Hill and NPRM Update”
About Lifeline in Washington: Capitol Hill and NPRM Update: This NaLA Talk focused on the recent Lifeline activity on Capitol Hill, with a specific focus on the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and the appeals targeting the wireless reseller ban. Additional topics included the National Verifier, the current political climate, and the proposed Lifeline budget.... READ MORE