FCC Seeks to Impose Cap on Lifeline Program
October 26, 2017 — Washington D.C. Recent FCC proposals seek to impose caps on Lifeline Program funds. Universal Service Funds & FCC Proposal for Cap on Lifeline Program The rulings would seek to impose a $2 Billion cap on the Lifeline Program, whose funds are administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company and account for…
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FCC Proposed Lifeline Changes Affect Tribal Areas
The proposed FCC changes to Tribal Lifeline were outlined by Chairman Pai in a recent release of the November 16 Public Meeting Agenda. The Agenda outlines the Chairman’s intentions for the Enhanced Tribal Funds that support bridging the digital divide on the Tribal lands in Oklahoma and Nevada. FCC Proposes Limitations on Tribal Land Subsidies…
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Chuck Campbell Presents “The National Verifier”
About “The National Verifier”: This presentation was largely focused on USAC’s implementation and initial rollout of the National Verifier. The discussion included an overview of the APIs, migration, federal and state database access, recertification and the transition to NLAD-based reimbursement. About Chuck Campbell: Chuck has more than 25 years of experience delivering a wide variety…
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Joshua Guyan Presents “Lifeline: California Update”
About "Lifeline: California Update": This presentation touched on the $39 non-recurring cost reimbursement, California port freezes and exceptions, Lifeline eligibility and the CPUC waiver filed at the FCC, and California LifeLine renewal (recertification) improvement efforts. About Joshua Guyan: Josh Guyan advises providers of wireline, wireless, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and satellite services on domestic... READ MORE
John Heitmann Presents “Lifeline: Washington Update”
About "Lifeline: Washington Update": This presentation focused on the recent Lifeline activity on Capitol Hill, at the FCC and coordination with other Lifeline stakeholders. Included in this discussion was the minimum service standard increases and the use of unlicensed spectrum such as Wi-Fi, as well as notices for plan transitions. About John Heitmann: John Heitmann,... READ MORE
David Dorwart presents “Who is the National Lifeline Association?”
Presentation Description: This presentation was an introduction to the National Lifeline Association (NaLA) from Chairman. A review of the organization's mission and vision statements preceded an introduction of the organization's stakeholders, including who makes up both the Board and the organization's 450+ members. About the Speaker: David Dorwart has been a significant driver of advocacy... READ MORE
2017 NaLA Lifeline Workshop Presentations
Presentations from the 2017 Workshop are now available online to NaLA Members (Not a member? Join FREE now). About the 2017 NaLA Lifeline Workshop The 2017 NaLA Lifeline Workshop was hosted by the MVNOs North America event. The one-day workshop included individual presentations and panel Sessions, and allows NaLA Members, Lifeline Professionals, and attendees of…
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National Verifier Update
<H2>National Verifier Initial Launch States & Eligibility Verification Data Sources</H2> USAC announced the initial group of states that will roll into the National Verifier and the automated eligibility verification data sources that the National Verifier will use for each state. The initial launch states are: Colorado (automated data sources: SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing) Mississippi (automated data sources: SNAP,…
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FCC Public Notice Released on Lifeline Program Changes and 2018 Lifeline Budget
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) released a public notice (see below) last week specifying the new standards of speed and usage allowances for Lifeline-supported services. The changes take effect December 1, 2017 and are part of requirements outlined in the 2016 Lifeline Modernization Order. Included in the FCC notice is the program’s 2018 budget…
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National Lifeline Association Designates New Board Members
Kristina Valencia and Nathan Stierwalt to Help Ensure All Americans Have Access to Essential Communications Services The National Lifeline Association announces today the appointment of two new board members for a three-year term beginning March 31st, 2017: Immerge’s Senior Vice President, Kristina Valencia and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for PWG Network Solutions Nathan Stierwalt.... READ MORE