Benefit Port Freeze, Lifeline Modernization Order
The pending changes within Lifeline per the Modernization order will go effect in on December 2. Yesterday, NLAD released a new version (2.8.11) into the pre-production environment that includes the 12 month or 60 day Port Freeze Restriction, which will go live when the order takes effect next month. USAC confirms the intentions of the upcoming changes…
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Lifeline Broadband Provider (LBP) Designation, Minimum Service Standards
On September 30, 2016, the FCC released a Public Notice (DA 16-118) that offers additional guidance from the Wireline Competition Bureau to entities seeking Lifeline Broadband Provider (LBP) designations for the Lifeline program. Included in the notice are minimum service standards for Lifeline-supported Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS), and guidelines that will be applicable to LBPs and eligible telecommunications... READ MORE
FREE Workshop: NaLA & Lifeline News
We are excited to announce that a FREE NaLA Workshop will be held on Monday, November 14th, 2016 at 1:30pm at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. This 4-hour workshop is completely FREE for NaLA members. Some of the topics to be discussed include: FCC Items: Snapshot, Data Port Freeze, Rolling Re-certifications, etc. California Lifeline Landscape NaLA ISO Certified Program NaLA Certified Phone Program To... READ MORE
CA Governor Approves PUC Port Freeze Rule for Lifeline
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D.) has signed into law a bill that will require the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to adopt a “portability freeze” rule for the state’s LifeLine universal telephone service program by Jan. 15, 2017. Legislative Counsel’s Digest and bill text, below, on the act to add Section 878.5 to the Public Utilities Code…
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FCC Press Release: FCC MODERNIZES LIFELINE PROGRAM FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
As originally posted by the FCC Here: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2016/db0331/DOC-338676A1.pdf New Rules Will Help Make Broadband More Affordable for Low-Income Americans WASHINGTON, March 31, 2016 – The Federal Communications Commission today modernized and reformed its Lifeline program to help low income consumers afford access to the 21st Century’s vital communications network: the Internet. Since 1985, Lifeline has helped... READ MORE
National Lifeline Association Appoints New Board Members
Life Wireless President and CEO William Curry and Kim Lehrman, President of enTouch Wireless to Help Ensure All Americans Have Access to Essential Communications Services KENNETT SQUARE March 14th, 2016 - The National Lifeline Association announces today the appointment of two new board members for a three-year term beginning June 2016: Life Wireless President William Curry... READ MORE
Broadband: A Lifeline for the 21st Century
AS POSTED ON THE FCC BLOG FOUND HERE: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/blog/2016/03/08/broadband-lifeline-21st-century March 8, 2016 – 11:00 am By Tom Wheeler | FCC Chairman Mignon Clyburn | Commissioner If you’re reading this blog, you’ve probably come to take Internet access for granted. Without even thinking about it, millions of us go online multiple times daily, to check e-mail, catch up on the…
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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 Spring Conference Sponsorships
Conference sponsorships are selling out quickly, be sure to complete your sponsorship forms and send them to [email protected] ASAP to secure your sponsorship and exhibition opportunity! We thank those of you that have supported this event and we are looking forward to a great conference this year! Sponsorship Opportunities 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