CTIA Generally Supports FCC Approach on Lifeline Reform
CTIA expressed general support for FCC efforts “to reform the Lifeline program to support mobile wireless broadband services and to improve the administration” of the program, CTIA officials said in a meeting with aides to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and…
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Wireline Bureau staff, said an ex parte filing from the group. “CTIA highlighted the contribution that mobile wireless providers have made to the Lifeline program, including significantly increasing the utility and value of the program for millions of low-income consumers.” Affordability should be a key consideration in determining “the minimum offerings for Lifeline-supported services,” the group said. “Using today’s mobile wireless service offerings as a starting point, Lifeline minimum service standards should be set at levels that will place 21st Century mobile wireless services within reach for low-income consumers.” The filing was posted Thursday in docket 11-42. A Lifeline order is circulating (see 1603080054).