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National Lifeline Association Announces Nathan Stierwalt’s Reelection to the Board

KENNETT SQUARE, PA. (PRWEB) MAY 01, 2020 The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) is pleased to announce that the voting members…

Minimum Service Standard Proposal by FCC Threatens Low Income Access to Wireless Connectivity

FCC Releases Statement on Plans for December 2020 Minimum Service Standard Increase Last week, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai…

NaLA Establishes National Agent Coalition to Support Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Representatives

Today, the National Lifeline Association (NaLA) announces the establishment of the National Agent Coalition (NAC), the national trade association for…

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A year ago today, Members of Congress introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act. In 2024, Congress dropped the ball on affordable broadband. But in this new year, in this new Congress, we need to connect everyone.

The ACP was popular, well-targeted and evenly distributed. Its purpose was well-founded and its benefits were well-documented.

Congress dropped the ball last year, but this new Congress needs to fund the program. We agree, @Benton_Inst!

Affordable internet is a lifeline during natural disasters. Without it, marginalized communities "disproportionately lose access" during extreme weather events, writes Brenna Leasor for @CommonSense.

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Today, @FCC Chairwoman @JRosenworcelFCC announced she will depart the FCC come January.

NaLA congratulates Chairwoman Rosenworcel on her tenure as FCC Chair, and thanks her for the work she's done while on the commission. Read our full statement: https://nalalifeline.org/blog/nalas-statement-on-fcc-chairwoman-jessica-rosenworcels-departure/

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