NaLA Statement on ACP Amendment’s Advancement out of Senate Commerce Committee
During today’s Senate Commerce Committee Markup hearing, the committee voted 14-12 to move the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act out of committee as an amendment to S.2238, Plan for Broadband Act. The following statement can be attributed to David B. Dorwart, Chairman of the National Lifeline Association (NaLA): “We applaud the Senate Commerce Committee…
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NaLA Statement on the House Introduction of the Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act
Today, Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) introduced a House bill (a companion to the bipartisan S.4317 – Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act) and it includes $6 billion to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program. The following statement can be attributed to David B. Dorwart, Chairman of the National Lifeline Association (NaLA):…
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R Street Institute Event Advocates for Conservative Support on ACP Funding
In a demonstration of the bipartisan support for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), panelists discussed why conservatives should support renewing funding. On September 12, NaLA attended the R Street Institute event “The Conservative Case for the Affordable Connectivity Program” on Capitol Hill at the Rayburn House Office Building. The discussion focused on why conservatives should…
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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 Senate Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group focused on ensuring that low-income Americans have sustainably affordable access to essential communications each and every month. NaLA’s members include service providers, distributors,…
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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 on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) at the Nelson Mullins office. The discussion highlighted the significant impact of the ACP and emphasized the need for…
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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 as the program to provide emergency communications for qualifying survivors suffering from financial hardship because: Lifeline is a permanent solution reliably funded…
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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 in-person enrollment into the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs (ACP). NAC will serve as a voice for agents, who are on the front lines of bridging the digital divide through…
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NaLA releases findings from 2022 Annual Consumer Survey
NaLA’s Annual Survey of Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program subscribers – conducted between November 21 and December 8, 2022 provides insights into consumer demographics and experiences with FCC internet subsidy programs. The survey results indicate that low-income consumers use Lifeline and/or ACP service to connect to family and to access other government programs, healthcare, jobs…
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Listen to NaLA Board Member, Danielle Perry, talk about Lifeline and ACP on “The Divide” Podcast
Danielle Perry, NaLA Board Member and chief compliance officer at TruConnect, joins host Nicole Ferraro on The Divide, a podcast from Light Reading, to talk about how the company is keeping customers connected through the federal government’s Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The episode covers discussions about Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity…
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2019 NaLA Annual Conference: “NaLA Agent Certification Program”
About “NaLA Agent Certification Program” Panel Session: This panel discussion covers the NaLA Agent Certification Program (ACP), including a review of how the vision of the program supports Lifeline, recent developments, and an outlook at 2019 and beyond. View the “NaLA Agent Certification Program” Panel Session here. About Moderator, Ali Badran: Ali Badran, Chief Executive…
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