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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NaLA Files Comment on TracFone Emergency Petition Requesting National Verifier Delay
September 12, 2018 – The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) filed comments supporting the recent TracFone emergency petition requesting alterations to the Lifeline National Verifier by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), administrator of the Lifeline Program. TracFone Emergency Petition Requests FCC Delay USAC National Verifier Launch The emergency petition from TracFone urges the Federal Communications Commission…
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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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The National Lifeline Association Agent Certification Program Reaches New Milestone of 2,000 Sales Agents Trained and Certified in Lifeline Compliance
Today, the National Lifeline Association (NaLA) announced reaching a new milestone with the 2,000th Lifeline Agent receiving Lifeline compliance training and certification. The NaLA Agent Certification Program was created and launched by the National Lifeline Association in late April 2018. It provides Lifeline Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) with assurance that independent sales agents have been…
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2018 NaLA Annual Conference Presentations
About the 2018 NaLA Annual Conference Talks The 2018 NaLA Annual Conference presentations are now available online for NaLA Members. Each conference day was comprised of both NaLA Talks and Panel Sessions, where attendees heard from over a dozen speakers and panelists who provided insight into compelling discussions topics, such as the National Verifier and... READ MORE
NaLA Chairman David B. Dorwart Presents “NaLA in 2018”
About “NaLA in 2018” Presentation: In this presentation, NaLA Chairman David B. Dorwart reviews the vision and mission of the organization, with emphasis on the importance of leadership of members at every level within the organization. Included was a review of NaLA in 2018 and the steps taken in the fight for the continuation of…
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Kim Lehrman and Maheen Cook Present “Introduction to Regulatory Committee (RAGAC) and General Counsel”
About “Introduction to RAGAC and General Counsel”: Board Member Kim Lehrman introduces the NaLA Regulatory & Governmental Affairs Committee and discusses the vision and key deliverables of the committee. This NaLA Talk reviews NaLA’s resources, which include legal and advocate support, the regulatory committee and CA subcommittee, as well as the addition of Maheen Cook…
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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
Kim Lehrman and Maheen Cook Present “CA LifeLine RAGAC Update”
About CA LifeLine Regulatory Update: This NaLA Talk covered the NaLA Regulatory Committee's focus on California LifeLine. In this Talk, General Counsel Maheen Cook and Board Member Kim Lehrman outlined the priorities for the California RAGAC subcommittee along with next steps, which include finalizing the legislative language, advocacy on Quirk bill, and potentially filing a... READ MORE