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TracFone Petition on State 911 Taxes Has Merit, May Says

Free State Foundation President Randolph May said in a blog post that a TracFone petition asking the FCC to declare states may not impose 911 taxes and fees on low-income customers who receive TracFone’s Lifeline wireless service at no charge…

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has merit. “It seems to me a matter of common sense -- or sound policy, if you prefer -- that the FCC should not allow states to impose taxes or fees on no-charge Lifeline service that the FCC has sanctioned by rule for the purpose of promoting access to communications services for those who otherwise cannot afford service,” May wrote Friday.