FCC Files Unopposed Motion for Court Remand of Lifeline Broadband Provider Case
The FCC asked a court to remand Lifeline broadband provider (LBP) rules being challenged by state regulators. Chairman Ajit Pai said he "will soon commence a proceeding to eliminate the federal Lifeline Broadband Provider designation process at issue in these…
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cases, recognizing that state governments, not the FCC, have primary responsibility for designating carriers that can participate in the Lifeline program," said the unopposed motion (in Pacer) Thursday in NARUC v. FCC, Nos. 16-1170, 16-1219. Pai announced Wednesday his plan to scrap the LBP process and said he didn't believe staff should approve pending applications (see 1703290025), sparking criticism and some support (see 1703290054).