The FCC has paused the scheduled phase-out of Lifeline support for voice-only services and the scheduled increase in the Lifeline mobile broadband data capacity minimum service standards until December 1, 2022.
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News Update - August 2021
An update on important news from August 2021.
FCC Announces New Lifeline Minimum Service Standards & 2022 Lifeline Budget
The FCC has announced the updated minimum standards for Lifeline-supported mobile and fixed broadband services that are scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2021.
Mid-Month News Update - June 1-15 - Broadband, USF, FCC, Copyright Lawsuits, Google, & More
An update on news from June 1 - 15, 2021.
February 2021 News Update
An update on news from February 2021
January 2021 News Update
An update on news from January 2021.
FCC To Create $3.2 Billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program To Provide Discounted Broadband Service During COVID-19 Pandemic
The FCC is seeking comment on the creation of an Emergency Broadband Benefit Program which will provide discounts to eligible households on the cost of broadband service and certain connected devices.
September 2020 News Update
An update on news from September 2020
FCC Extends Waiver Of Certain Lifeline Program Rules Through November 30th
The FCC has extended prior waivers of certain Lifeline program rules governing recertification, reverification, general de-enrollment, subscriber usage, income documentation, and documentation requirements for subscribers residing in rural areas on Tribal lands through November 30, 2020.
July 2020 News Update
An update on news from July 2020.