Verizon Wireless is relinquishing its status as an eligible telecom...
Verizon Wireless is relinquishing its status as an eligible telecom carrier in Iowa as of Dec. 31. The company is changing its status “because its universal service funding will be eliminated at the end of this year under the terms…
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of the Alltel Acquisition Order” from the FCC, said a Friday filing to the Iowa Utilities Board (http://1.usa.gov/RGe682). Verizon Wireless has been an Iowa ETC carrier since 2002, the filing said. It promised the forthcoming change will “have no impact on Verizon Wireless’ network coverage in Iowa, and there will be no impact on Verizon Wireless’ announced, industry-leading roll-out of 4G LTE broadband and voice services.” Some Lifeline customers will be affected, but “several alternatives” exist, Verizon Wireless said. Current Lifeline subscribers can continue receiving their current rates for one year after the change, the company said.