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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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 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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NaLA Congratulates FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Becoming the First Permanent Female Chair of the Agency
The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) congratulates FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on her confirmation by the U.S. Senate to become the first woman to serve as permanent chair of the FCC. On this historic day, David Dorwart, Chairman of NaLA proclaimed that “NaLA looks forward to working with Chairwoman Rosenworcel, her fellow commissioners, and the talented…
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