NaLA Blog & Latest News

  • NaLA congratulates Anna Gomez on her confirmation to the FCC

    The Senate voted today to confirm Anna Gomez as the fifth Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission Gomez brings extensive experience working in telecommunications policy, including at...

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  • NaLA Submits Comments to Senate Universal Service Fund Working Group

    As the only ecosystem-based organization focused on ensuring that low-income Americans have sustainable, affordable access to essential communications services, NaLA has submitted comments to the...

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  • Next Century Cities Congressional Briefing Advocates for ACP Refunding

    On July 19, NaLA along with The Pew Charitable Trusts, Buckeye Regional Council, Common Sense Media, and Next Century Cities hosted experts and community leaders for a Congressional Briefing focused...

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  • Statement from the National Lifeline Association on NARUC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Resolution

    NARUC’s Telecom Committee voted today to pass its resolution supporting congressional funding for the ACP See page 3 here for the resolution  Below is a statement from David B Dorwart, Chairman...

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  • Affordable Connectivity Program Week of Action June 14-22

    It’s ACP Week of Action! NaLA is proud to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program Week of Action, hosted by Civic Nation and the US Department of Education The goal...

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  • NaLA congratulates Anna Gomez, Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr on their nominations to the FCC

    Today the White House announced the nominations of Anna Gomez, Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr to serve as FCC commissioners, NaLA released the following statement: The National Lifeline...

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  • NaLA asks the FCC to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence

    On April 12, NaLA submitted comments to the FCC on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement requirements of the Safe Connections Act The comments urge the FCC to designate the Lifeline program...

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  • Nathan Stierwalt Elected to NaLA Board of Directors for a Second Term

    KENNETT SQUARE, PA April 6, 2023 The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) is pleased to announce the re-election of Nathan Stierwalt to its Board of Directors Mr Stierwalt, Chief Sales and Marketing...

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  • NaLA Statement on Fifth U.S. Circuit Court Decision

    "Today the Fifth Circuit court upheld the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s Universal Service Fund (USF) and the agency’s use of Universal Service Administration...

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  • NaLA Establishes National Agent Coalition to Support Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Representatives

    Today, the National Lifeline Association (NaLA) announces the establishment of the National Agent Coalition (NAC), the national trade association for distributors and representatives who conduct...

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