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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Ä Ä Ä Ä Ä Ä 0 Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board On Universal Service Bell Atlantic-Pennsylvania, Inc., Petition for Waiver of Section 54.409(b) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: December 26, 2000 Released: December 27, 2000 By the Accounting Policy Division: introduction In this Order, we grant the petition of Bell Atlantic-Pennsylvania, Inc. (Bell Atlantic) for a waiver of section 54.409(b) of the Commission's Lifeline eligibility rules to
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  • (1998). Additionally, we note that Choice One has addressed a number of these issues in state proceedings. Lifeline is a retail local service offering that is available only to qualifying low income consumers for which the consumers pay reduced charges. 47 C.F.R. § 54.401. PULP Nov. 20 Ex Parte Letter at 1. Id. at 2. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401(d), 54.409(a). Joint Petition of Global Crossing and Citizens Communications Company for approval of the transfer of capital stock of their New York ILECs (Frontier of Rochester, Ausable Valley, Sylvan Lake, and Seneca Gorham) and Frontier subsidiary, Telco Inc. to Citizens Communications, and for Other Authorizations Needed, New York State Public Service Commission, Case No. 00-C-1415. CWA Petition at 8. Id. at
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  • effective for those without established phone service because carriers only distribute telephone books after phone service is established.'' In the Matter of Lifeline and Link-Up, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 8302, 8327, ¶ 46 (2004) (Lifeline and Link-Up Order) Response at 7. 47 C.F.R. § 1.80(f)(3). Response at 3-4. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.409, 54.415 which detail various eligibility criteria for Lifeline and Link-Up programs. The Commission recently modified the low-income Lifeline and Link-Up program criteria to include an income-based eligibility criterion and additional means-tested programs. See Lifeline and Link-Up Order,19 FCC Rcd at 8308-14. However, we note that the modifications in the Lifeline and Link-Up Order do not apply in the instant proceeding
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 05-1114 April 21, 2005 WIRELINE COMPETITON BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 54.409(a) and 54.415(a) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED WC DOCKET No. 03-109 Comment Date: May 15, 2005 Reply Comment Date: May 23, 2005 On March 22, 2005, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) filed a Request for an Extension of Time to comply with sections 54.409(a) and 54.415(a) of the Commission's rules. Under sections 54.409(a) and 54.415(a), states seeking
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  • Commission released the Lifeline Order establishing certification and verification procedures to minimize potential abuse in the low-income universal service support program. Under the terms of the Lifeline Order, all states must have their certification and verification procedures in place by June 22, 2005. On March 22, 2005, CPUC petitioned the Commission for an extension of time to comply with sections 54.409(a) and 54.415(a) of the Commission's rules. On April 21, 2005, the Commission released a Public Notice seeking comment on CPUC's petition. In its Request for Extension of Time, CPUC states that, although it has started the process of implementing the federal requirements, it will not be in full compliance with the Lifeline Order by June 22, 2005. CPUC states that,
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  • Exemption from Payment of Regulatory Fees When Claiming Non-Profit Status 01/31/09 3060-0813 Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Calling Systems 02/28/09 3060-0814 Sec. 54.301 03/31/08 3060-0816 FCC 477 05/31/08 3060-0817 Computer III Further Remand Proceedings: BOC Provision of Enhanced Services (ONA Requirements), CC Docket No. 95-20 09/30/09 3060-0819 Secs. 54.400, 54.401, 54.402, 54.403, 54.404, 54.405, 54.406, 54.407, 54.408, 54.409. 54.410, 54.411, 54.412, 54.413, 54.414, 54.415, 54.416 and 54.417, and FCC 497 05/31/08 3060-0823 Pay Telephone Reclassification, Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 96-128 05/31/08 3060-0824 FCC 498 09/30/09 3060-0833 Implementation of Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Complaint Filings/Designation of Agents 03/31/08 3060-0835 FCC 806, FCC 824, FCC 827 and FCC 829 04/30/09 3060-0837 FCC 302-DTV
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  • for the Lifeline and Linkup Program of the Universal Service support mechanism, these rules ensure that quality telecommunications services are available to low-income consumers at reasonable and affordable rates. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.400 Terms and definitions. 54.401 Lifeline defined. 54.403 Lifeline support amount. 54.405 Carrier obligation to offer Lifeline. 54.407 Reimbursement for offering Lifeline. 54.409 Consumer qualification for Lifeline. 54.411 Link Up program defined. 54.413 Reimbursement for revenue forgone in offering a Link Up program. 54.415 Consumer qualification for Link Up. 54.417 Recordkeeping requirements. SUBPART F-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service support mechanism. The rules
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  • amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers. Tier 4 support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount cannot bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than $1. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. 54 C.F.R. § 54.403. 54 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)(4). 54 C.F.R. §§ 54.411; 54.415. The discount is up to 50% of the first $60 of the installation fee. Qualified subscribers living on Tribal lands with installation or activation fees above $60 receive an additional discount of up to $70, bringing the total discount to a maximum of $100. 54 C.F.R. §§ 54.411. The program also allows subscribers to pay
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  • footnote 2 of Appendix J. Id. Lifeline Order, at 8316, para. 21; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.405(c), (d). Lifeline Order, at 8316, para. 21. Id. at 8316, para. 22; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.405(c), (d). Lifeline Order, at 8316-17, para. 22; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.405(d), 54.410(c). Lifeline Order, at 8317, para. 22. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.409, 54.410; see also Lifeline and Link-Up, Petitions for Declaratory Ruling and Requests for Waiver by US Cellular Corporation, et al., WC Docket No. 03-109, Order and Declaratory Ruling, 25 FCC Rcd 1641 (2010). Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Lifeline and Link-Up, WC Docket No. 03-109, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 8302, 8365
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  • Amendments of 1992 (29 U.S.C. § 1905(2)). In this regard, we note the restriction to persons having hearing losses so severe that they are unable to understand speech even with optimal amplification. In the context of the NDBEDP, should this be interpreted to mean amplification over a telephone or in person? See 47 C.F.R. § 54.400(a). See also 47 C.F.R. §54.409(b), (c); Lifeline and Link Up, WC Docket No. 03-109, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 8302, 8312, para. 13 (2004). We note that earlier this year, the Commission released an order referring to the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service questions regarding eligibility rules for the universal service low-income programs. See Federal-State Joint Board
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  • Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the low-income program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that low-income consumers, including eligible residents of Tribal lands, have access to quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 201, 205 and 254(b) Section Numbers and Titles: 54.400(e) Terms and definitions. 54.403(a)(4) Lifeline support amount. 54.409(c) Consumer qualification for Lifeline. 54.411(d) Link-Up program defined. SUBPART J-INTERSTATE ACCESS UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM Brief Description: These rules provide requirements for the calculation and distribution of support to price-cap carriers as implicit universal service subsidies are removed from their interstate-access rates. Need: In implementing the statutory requirements, these rules ensure that the universal service interstate-access support mechanism is specific,
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  • Oct. 11, 2005). Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, TracFone Wireless, Inc. Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in the State of New York, et al., CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 23 FCC Rcd 6206, 6214-15, para. 21 (2008) (ETC Designation Order). See supra note 1. TracFone Petition at 3. TracFone Petition at 3-4. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.409, 54.410. ETCs operating in federal default states (those states without their own Lifeline programs) are required to implement procedures to verify annually the continued eligibility of a statistically-valid random sample of their Lifeline consumers and provide results of that sample to USAC. 47 C.F.R. § 54.410(c)(2). However, the Commission's rules require ETCs in states that have their own Lifeline programs
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  • not impose certification and verification requirements on certain carriers within the state, which certification and verification requirements must the affected carriers follow? If a state has its own Lifeline program, but does not impose certification and verification requirements on certain carriers within the state, the affected carriers must follow the federal default certification and verification requirements set forth in sections 54.409 and 54.410 of the Commission's rules. In Column F that was added beginning for the 2011 Survey, should non-responding customers be included in both Column E (Customers Found to be Ineligible) and Column F (Non-Responding Customers)? No. Customers that affirmatively respond that they are no longer eligible must be accounted for under Column E (Customers Found to be Ineligible). Only
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  • No. 96-45 Comment Date: May 15, 2012 The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on three petitions for waiver filed by the Montana Public Service Commission (MT PSC), the Public Utilities Commission of Oregon (PUC OR), and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CO PUC) (collectively, the Petitioners). Petitioners request a temporary waiver of the June 1, 2012 effective date of section 54.409 as amended by the Lifeline Reform Order, which establishes uniform eligibility criteria for Lifeline. Petitioners request a temporary waiver of the deadline to implement the uniform eligibility criteria, because they argue that their respective state legislatures need time to enact legislation to harmonize the eligibility criteria for Lifeline and similar state programs. The MT PSC requests the effective date for
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  • Commission has not yet sought Paperwork Reduction Act approval for that requirement, and we do not yet know the effective date of the rule. Oregon and Colorado Petitions. The Oregon and Colorado petitions seek a waiver until July 1, 2013 of the uniform eligibility criteria for the Lifeline program established in the Lifeline Reform Order and provided for in section 54.409 of the Commission's rules. Previously, states that mandated state lifeline support were permitted to set the Lifeline eligibility criteria for residents of their states, provided that the criteria were based on income or on factors related to income. Both Colorado and Oregon mandate state lifeline support and have state laws governing the eligibility criteria for receiving Lifeline support in their
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  • addition to charges attributed to the universal service fund. TIB Order and FNPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 7537, para. 71. infra, the Commission has previously expressed concern about limiting carriers' pricing flexibility. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401, 54.403 (describing Lifeline program). See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53, para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. § 69.158; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 00-193, at paras. 218-220 (rel. May 31, 2000) (Interstate Access Universal Service Order).
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board On Universal Service Bell Atlantic-Pennsylvania, Inc., Petition for Waiver of Section 54.409(b) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ERRATUM Adopted: October 25, 2001 Released: October 26, 2001 By the Commission: 1. The Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 00-2898, which granted the petition of Bell Atlantic-Pennsylvania, Inc. for a waiver of section 54.409(b) of the Commission's Lifeline eligibility rules,
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  • following additional federal assistance programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (GA), Tribally-administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF), or Head Start (meeting the income-qualifying standard).15 Lifeline Support Under the Commission's rules, there are four tiers of federal Lifeline support that are available monthly. All eligible subscribers receive Tier 1 support which provides a discount 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). Certain criteria will not become effective until notice is published in the Federal Register. 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 2 - 4 equal to the carrier's subscriber line charge.16 Tier 2 support provides an additional $1.75 per month in federal support, if all relevant state regulatory authorities approve such a
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  • following additional federal assistance programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (GA), Tribally-administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF), or Head Start (meeting the income-qualifying standard).15 Lifeline Support Under the Commission's rules, there are four tiers of federal Lifeline support that are available monthly. All eligible subscribers receive Tier 1 support which provides a discount 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). Certain criteria will not become effective until notice is published in the Federal Register. 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 2 - 4 equal to the carrier's subscriber line charge.16 Tier 2 support provides an additional $1.75 per month in federal support, if all relevant state regulatory authorities approve such a
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  • states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). Certain criteria will not become effective until notice is published in the Federal Register. 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers.18 Only eligible
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  • states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). Certain criteria will not become effective until notice is published in the Federal Register. 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers.18 Only eligible
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  • $1.75 per month in federal support, if all relevant state regulatory authorities approve such a reduction.17 (All fifty states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts
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  • $1.75 per month in federal support, if all relevant state regulatory authorities approve such a reduction.17 (All fifty states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts
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  • states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers.18 Only eligible residents in states that have established their own Lifeline/Link Up programs receive Tier 3
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  • states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers.18 Only eligible residents in states that have established their own Lifeline/Link Up programs receive Tier 3
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  • amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers. Tier 4 support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount cannot bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than $1. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. 54 C.F.R. § 54.403. 54 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)(4). 54 C.F.R. §§ 54.411; 54.415. The discount is up to 50% of the first $60 of the installation fee. Qualified subscribers living on Tribal lands with installation or activation fees above $60 receive an additional discount of up to $70, bringing the total discount to a maximum of $100. 54 C.F.R. §§ 54.411. The program also allows subscribers to pay
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  • states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers.18 Only eligible residents in states that have established their own Lifeline/Link Up programs receive Tier 3
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  • states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers.18 Only eligible residents in states that have established their own Lifeline/Link Up programs receive Tier 3
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  • states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers.18 Only eligible residents in states that have established their own Lifeline/Link Up programs receive Tier 3
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  • states have approved.) Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non- federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers.18 Only eligible residents in states that have established their own Lifeline/Link Up programs receive Tier 3
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  • costs to states.'' Footnote 174, delete ``; OR PUC Comments at 2''. Footnote 175, delete ``; see also MI PSC Comments at 7 (arguing that some states, including Michigan, have laws regarding eligibility and compliance with uniformity would necessitate burdensome legislative changes)''. Footnote 176 is corrected to read as ``See MI PSC Comments at 7.'' Footnote 177, replace ``54.403(a)(3)'' with ``54.409''. Footnote 179 is corrected to read as follows: ``Some states do not have or do not assert jurisdiction over wireless carriers, and some states do not have state funds. Additionally, some ETCs choose not to accept state funds due to attached conditions and ease of administration.'' Footnote 186, replace ``9022'' with ``9023, para. 3.'' Footnote 187, the fifth sentence is
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  • and Link Up Programs. In the Universal Service Order, the Commission adopted the Joint Board's recommendation to maintain the basic framework for administering the Lifeline program that existed prior to adoption of the Universal Service Order, under which a state providing intrastate matching funds under the Lifeline program established the qualification criteria governing customer participation in that state. Thus, section 54.409(a) of our rules provides that, in states that provide intrastate matching funds, a consumer must meet the criteria established by the state commission to receive federal Lifeline support. The Commission adopted the Joint Board's additional recommendation, however, to require states to base such Lifeline criteria ``solely on income or factors directly related to income'' in order to increase the availability
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  • to redefine ``voice grade access'' for universal service purposes. In addition, we ask the Joint Board to undertake a review of Lifeline and Link Up service for all low-income customers, including a review of the income eligibility criteria. In the Twelfth Report and Order, we stated our intent to examine, in consultation with the Joint Board, possible revisions to section 54.409 of the Commission's rules to provide for self-certification based solely on income level. We ask the Joint Board to consider this issue, among others, in its review of Lifeline and Link Up service. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and (j), 254, and 410(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i),
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  • addition to charges attributed to the universal service fund. TIB Order and FNPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 7537, para. 71. infra, the Commission has previously expressed concern about limiting carriers' pricing flexibility. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401, 54.403 (describing Lifeline program). See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53, para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. § 69.158; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 00-193, at paras. 218-220 (rel. May 31, 2000) (Interstate Access Universal Service Order).
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  • Wireless, Inc. and PCIA, to Magalie Roman Salas, Federal Communications Commission, filed Nov. 16, 2001. See USF Coalition Ex Parte (This amount was proposed by the USF coalition). See Interim CMRS Safe Harbor Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 21260 para. 15. See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53 para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. § 69.158, 69.131; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, 15 FCC Rcd 12962, 13057-58 paras. 218-220 (2000); Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for
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  • low subscribership throughout the Nation and will be addressing this important issue on an ongoing basis. Accordingly, we do not find that our rules raise issues of discrimination. 4. Qualification Criteria for Enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up Service We also clarify, on our own motion, the federal default qualification criteria for enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up service as set forth in section 54.409(c) of the Commission's rules. As discussed above, in the Twelfth Report and Order and Further Notice, the Commission modified its universal service rules to increase access to telecommunications services among low-income individuals on tribal lands. In particular, the Commission created a fourth tier of federal Lifeline support to substantially reduce the cost of basic telephone service for such individuals. In
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  • under penalty of perjury, that he/she participates in at least one of the following federal programs: Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8), or the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). In states that have their own Lifeline/Link-Up programs, the consumer must meet the eligibility criteria established by the state, consistent with sections 54.409 and 54.415 of the Commission's rules, and follow the state's certification procedures. The current rules allow states that have their own programs flexibility in establishing their own eligibility criteria to fit the unique characteristics of that state, although some of these states elect to use the federal criteria as their default standard. In the Twelfth Report and Order, the Commission
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  • penalty of perjury, that he/she participates in at least one of the following federal programs: Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) (FPHA), or the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). In states that have their own Lifeline/Link-Up programs, the consumer must meet the eligibility criteria established by the state, consistent with sections 54.409 and 54.415 of the Commission's rules. In the Twelfth Report and Order, the Commission adopted more expansive Lifeline/Link-Up eligibility criteria for low-income consumers living on tribal lands. For those consumers, the Commission established an enhanced Lifeline/Link-Up program. In order to qualify for enhanced Lifeline/Link-Up under the federal default eligibility criteria, the consumer must certify, under penalty of perjury, that he/she
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  • Lifeline/Link-Up program have their own certification requirements. Some states have automatic enrollment. Federal default states, which are states or territories that have elected to use the federal criteria as their default standard, require an individual to self-certify to his or her carrier, under penalty of perjury, that he or she is enrolled in a qualifying assistance program. 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). Lifeline subscribers in default states are also required to notify their carriers when they cease to participate in a qualifying program. In the Lifeline/Link-Up Report and Order, the Commission imposed a requirement that all states, including federal default states, adopt certification requirements to document income-based eligibility for Lifeline/Link-Up enrollment. Lifeline/Link-Up Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 8319-320, ¶ 28.
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  • reconnecting service is not available. Lifeline and Link-Up, WC Docket No. 03-109, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 8302, 8307-313, ¶¶ 7-14 (2004). To qualify to receive Lifeline service in a state that mandates Lifeline support, a consumer must meet the eligibility criteria established by the state commission for such support. 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). Pursuant to section 214(e)(1), a common carrier designated as an ETC must offer and advertise the services supported by the federal universal service mechanisms throughout the designated service area. 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(1). Section 214(e)(2) of the Act gives state commissions the primary responsibility for performing ETC designations. 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(2). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service,
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  • See Lifeline and Link-Up, WC Docket No. 03-109, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 8302, 8306, paras. 4-5 (2004). Under the Commission's rules, states also have the authority to establish their own Lifeline programs to provide additional support to low-income consumers and to recognize the unique characteristics of each state. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. Fones4All Forbearance Petition at 13. Id. at 1, 4 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 51.319(d)). Fones4All Corp. Petition for Expedited Forbearance Under 47 U.S.C. § 160(c) and Section 1.53 from Application of Rule 51.319(d) to Competitive Local Exchange Carriers Using Unbundled Local Switching to Provide Single Line Residential Service to End Users Eligible for State or Federal Lifeline Service, WC Docket
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  • those terms are defined in section 54.400(e) of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. 54.400(e) (tribal lands or Alaska Native regions are ``any federally recognized Indian tribe's reservation, pueblo, or colony, including former reservations in Oklahoma, Alaska Native regions established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688), and Indian allotments.''); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.403(a)(4), 54.409(c) (providing for additional Lifeline and Link Up support for eligible residents living in tribal lands or Alaska Native regions). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Promoting Deployment and Subscribership in Unserved and Underserved Areas, Including Tribal and Insular Areas, CC Docket No. 96-45, Twelfth Report and Order, Memorandum Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15 FCC
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  • first served basis'' where priority is established according to ETCs' submission of reimbursement requests to USAC and compliance with program eligibility. Consumer Qualifications. To receive reimbursement under the Pilot Program, an ETC must provide support to a consumer eligible for support under the current Lifeline and Link Up programs. Specifically, the consumer must meet the eligibility criteria specified in section 54.409 of the Commission's rules. We agree with TracFone that only one connection and device per household should be funded. Accordingly, we limit Pilot Program support to one new connection and device per household. Lifeline consumers who currently have a broadband connection and related Internet device are excluded from participation in this Pilot Program. In addition to their obligations under section
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  • 31-34. Id. at 8848, para. 31. Id. Id. at 8848-49, paras. 32-34 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 54.400(e) (tribal lands or Alaska Native regions are ``any federally recognized Indian tribe's reservation, pueblo, or colony, including former reservations in Oklahoma, Alaska Native regions established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688), and Indian allotments.''); 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.403(a)(4), 54.409(c) (providing for additional Lifeline and Link Up support for eligible residents living in tribal lands or Alaska Native regions)). Interim Cap Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 8848-49, paras. 32-33; 47 C.F.R. § 54.307. Interim Cap Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 8848, para. 32. Id. High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, 73 Fed. Reg. 37882 (July 2,
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  • and verification requirements. Consumers and ETCs located in states with their own Lifeline programs must comply with the eligibility, certification, and verification requirements established by the state commission. On April 29, 2004, the Commission released an order, in which it adopted, among other things, certification and verification procedures for consumers and ETCs located in federal default states. Specifically, under sections 54.409 and 54.415 of the Commission's rules, eligible consumers in federal default states are required to certify, under penalty of perjury, that their income is at or below 135 percent of the federal poverty guidelines or that they participate in at least one of the following federal programs: Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Low Income Home
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  • or $30, whichever is less. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(1). In addition, eligible low-income consumers residing on tribal lands are eligible for an additional discount of up to $70. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(3). (last visited May 4, 2010). All other states have established their own requirements for customer eligibility, certification, and verification. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.409 (consumer qualification for Lifeline), 54.410 (certification and verification of consumer qualification for Lifeline), 54.415 (consumer qualification for Link Up), 54.416 (certification of consumer qualification for Link Up). States must base eligibility criteria solely on income or factors directly related to income. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.409(a), 54.415(a). See Wis. Admin. Code PSC § 160.061 (Link-Up America program); Wis. Admin. Code PSC
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  • or $30, whichever is less. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(1). In addition, eligible low-income consumers residing on tribal lands are eligible for an additional discount of up to $70. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(3). (last visited May 4, 2010). All other states have established their own requirements for customer eligibility, certification, and verification. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.409 (consumer qualification for Lifeline), 54.410 (certification and verification of consumer qualification for Lifeline), 54.415 (consumer qualification for Link Up), 54.416 (certification of consumer qualification for Link Up). States must base eligibility criteria solely on income or factors directly related to income. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.409(a), 54.415(a). See Wis. Admin. Code PSC § 160.061 (Link-Up America program); Wis. Admin. Code PSC
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  • the record, including the need for close review of prepaid wireless service offerings and fund size. Consumer eligibility Background Currently, Lifeline and Link Up eligibility is based upon participation in means-tested programs and, in some states, upon income. In states that mandate Lifeline and Link Up support, the consumer must meet eligibility criteria established by the state, consistent with sections 54.409 and 54.415 of the Commission's rules. The current rules allow states with their own Lifeline and Link Up programs flexibility in establishing their own income-based eligibility criteria, though some of these states instead use the federal default eligibility criteria. Federal default criteria apply to eligibility for federal Lifeline and Link Up support in states that do not mandate state Lifeline
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  • the non-federal default states. We propose, however, to use only the federal default rules as our foundation. Reliance on a single set of federal rules will make the program simpler to administer, reduce confusion among VRS providers and consumers, and is consistent with our treatment of VRS as a federal program. We seek comment on this proposal. Initial Certification. Section 54.409(d) of the Commission's rules permits consumers in federal default states to prove eligibility for Lifeline by either: (1) self-certifying that they are eligible for Lifeline support based on participation in certain federal programs; or (2) providing documentation showing that they meet the income threshold requirements set forth in our rules. The Commission has proposed, however, to eliminate the option of
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  • for Lifeline support have been subject to differing interpretations. Specifically, ETCs, USAC, and Tribal groups have indicated there has been inconsistency and confusion among federal default and non-default states regarding whether residents of Tribal lands may qualify for participation in the program based on income, even though there is language in Commission orders so indicating. We propose to revise sections 54.409(a) and 54.409(c) to more clearly reflect that residents of Tribal lands are eligible for Lifeline and Link Up support based on: (1) income; (2) participation in any Tribal-specific federal assistance program identified in our rules; or (3) any other program identified in subsection 54.409(b) of our Lifeline and Link Up rules. We seek comment on this proposal. Program-based eligibility. Under
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  • Comments at 2-3. See, e.g., AADB Joint Commenters at 6-7. See, e.g., National Coalition on Deafblindness Comments at 2. The NDBEDP PN also listed Medicaid, Food Stamps, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and the National School Lunch free lunch program as qualifying programs to be consistent with the universal service low income criteria. See 47 C.F.R. §54.409(b). . See, e.g., AADB Joint Commenters at 6-7; DBYAA Comments at 1; MoAT Comments at 2; National Coalition on Deafblindness Comments at 2-3. MoAT Comments at 3. HKNC Comments at 3. Id. See also California PUC Comments at 18 (California Department of Rehabilitation, which purchases specialized equipment for its clients, only serves clients of employment age and ability); AADB Joint
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  • Rcd 17797 (2010) (Virgin Mobile 2010 ETC Order); Virgin Mobile USA, L.P. Petition for Forbearance, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 24 FCC Rcd 3381 (2009) (Virgin Mobile Forbearance Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Petition of TracFone Wireless, Inc. for Forbearance, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 15095 (2005) (TracFone Forbearance Order). . See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.409, 54.410. For example, currently, certification rules applicable in federal default states require consumers that receive income-based support to self-certify under penalty of perjury as to their qualification to receive support and as to the number of individuals in their household. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.410(b). Prior to designating a wireless carrier as a Lifeline-only ETC, the Commission has required each
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  • low-income program. States with their own low-income programs may establish rules to govern the initial certification and ongoing verification of consumers' eligibility for Lifeline support. Such states are referred to as ``non-federal default states.'' In states without their own low-income programs, referred to as ``federal default states,'' ETCs must follow the federal certification and verification requirements set forth in sections 54.409, 54.410, and 54.416 of the Commission's rules. Thus, ETCs providing Lifeline service in multiple states may be required to comply with various state and/or federal certification and verification procedures. Moreover, certification and verification requirements may even vary from ETC to ETC within a given state because some states do not assert jurisdiction over certain carriers within the state (e.g., wireless
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  • burden on high-volume long-distance and business customers. We further seek comment on the extent to which some or all of these questions should be answered in consultation with the Joint Board, including whether there are jurisdictional or other reasons why consultation would be appropriate. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-168 28 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.711, 52.33, 54.400, 54.401, 54.403, 54.405, 54.409. 29 See, e.g., AT&T Tariff FCC No. 27, 2nd Rev. P. 3-19.5, at § 3.5.12.C (eff. June 15, 1999) (exempting low-income subscribers from AT&T's PICC charge), 2nd Rev. P. 3-19.6, at § 3.5.12.D (eff. July 1, 1999) (exempting low-income subscribers from AT&T's USF charge); MCI Tariff FCC No. 1, 140th Rev. P. 19.3, at § C.3.021212 (eff. Feb. 1, 1999)
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  • cost per loop be increased by an amount that reduces each carrier's high-cost fund payment in order that the total fund equal the capped amount. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.622 (c) and (d). 137 Federal universal service support for low-income consumers is available only where eligibility is based solely on income or factors directly related to income. 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. 138 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-204 31 amount paid by consumers. . . ."139 Finally, carriers can receive federal matching funds of fifty percent of the amount of state Lifeline support, up to a maximum of an additional $1.75 per month, as long as the entire amount is passed on to subscribers.140 Federal Lifeline support per
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  • addition to charges attributed to the universal service fund. TIB Order and FNPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 7537, para. 71. infra, the Commission has previously expressed concern about limiting carriers' pricing flexibility. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401, 54.403 (describing Lifeline program). See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53, para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. § 69.158; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 00-193, at paras. 218-220 (rel. May 31, 2000) (Interstate Access Universal Service Order).
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  • will not be effective for those without established phone service because carriers only distribute telephone books after phone service is established.'' In the Matter of Lifeline and Link-Up, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 8302, 8327, 46 (2004) (Lifeline and Link-Up Order) 17Response at 7. 1847 C.F.R. 1.80(f)(3). 19Response at 3-4. 20See 47 C.F.R. 54.409, 54.415 which detail various eligibility criteria for Lifeline and Link-Up programs. The Commission recently modified the low-income Lifeline and Link-Up program criteria to include an income-based eligibility criterion and additional means-tested programs. See Lifeline and Link-Up Order,19 FCC Rcd at 8308-14. However, we note that the modifications in the Lifeline and Link-Up Order do not apply in the instant proceeding
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  • burden on high-volume long-distance and business customers. We further seek comment on the extent to which some or all of these questions should be answered in consultation with the Joint Board, including whether there are jurisdictional or other reasons why consultation would be appropriate. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-168 28 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.711, 52.33, 54.400, 54.401, 54.403, 54.405, 54.409. 29 See, e.g., AT&T Tariff FCC No. 27, 2nd Rev. P. 3-19.5, at § 3.5.12.C (eff. June 15, 1999) (exempting low-income subscribers from AT&T's PICC charge), 2nd Rev. P. 3-19.6, at § 3.5.12.D (eff. July 1, 1999) (exempting low-income subscribers from AT&T's USF charge); MCI Tariff FCC No. 1, 140th Rev. P. 19.3, at § C.3.021212 (eff. Feb. 1, 1999)
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  • average cost per loop be increased by an amount that reduces each carrier's high-cost fund payment in order that the total fund equal the capped amount. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.622 (c) and (d). Federal universal service support for low-income consumers is available only where eligibility is based solely on income or factors directly related to income. 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) See Petitions for Waiver of Section 54.403(a) filed by Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. (January 22, 1999), Tohono O'odham Utility Authority (January 26, 1999), San Carlos Telecommunications, Inc. (February 12, 1999) and Fort Mojave Telecommunications, Inc. (February 17, 1999). First Report and Order 12 FCC
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  • addition to charges attributed to the universal service fund. TIB Order and FNPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 7537, para. 71. infra, the Commission has previously expressed concern about limiting carriers' pricing flexibility. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401, 54.403 (describing Lifeline program). See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53, para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. § 69.158; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 00-193, at paras. 218-220 (rel. May 31, 2000) (Interstate Access Universal Service Order).
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  • to read ``. . . Data not required. Enter `N/A.''' Row 9006 - The definition of this row is revised to read ``Lifeline Connection Assistance expense allocation, which is calculated pursuant to Section 54.411.'' Row 9007 - The definition of this row is revised to read ``Number of households in the study area receiving Lifeline Connection Assistance pursuant to Section 54.409.'' Row 9008 - The definition of this row is revised to read ``Average discount on commencement of service charges per household pursuant to Section 54.411.'' Row 9009 - The definition of this row is revised to read ``Average deferred charges per household for the commencement of service for which the company charges no interest pursuant to Section 54.411(a)(2).'' Report Definition
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board On Universal Service Bell Atlantic-Pennsylvania, Inc., Petition for Waiver of Section 54.409(b) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Adopted: December 26, 2000 Released: December 27, 2000 By the Accounting Policy Division: introduction In this Order, we grant the petition of Bell Atlantic-Pennsylvania, Inc. (Bell Atlantic) for a waiver of section 54.409(b) of the Commission's Lifeline eligibility rules to
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  • and Link Up Programs. In the Universal Service Order, the Commission adopted the Joint Board's recommendation to maintain the basic framework for administering the Lifeline program that existed prior to adoption of the Universal Service Order, under which a state providing intrastate matching funds under the Lifeline program established the qualification criteria governing customer participation in that state. Thus, section 54.409(a) of our rules provides that, in states that provide intrastate matching funds, a consumer must meet the criteria established by the state commission to receive federal Lifeline support. The Commission adopted the Joint Board's additional recommendation, however, to require states to base such Lifeline criteria ``solely on income or factors directly related to income'' in order to increase the availability
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  • to redefine ``voice grade access'' for universal service purposes. In addition, we ask the Joint Board to undertake a review of Lifeline and Link Up service for all low-income customers, including a review of the income eligibility criteria. In the Twelfth Report and Order, we stated our intent to examine, in consultation with the Joint Board, possible revisions to section 54.409 of the Commission's rules to provide for self-certification based solely on income level. We ask the Joint Board to consider this issue, among others, in its review of Lifeline and Link Up service. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and (j), 254, and 410(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i),
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  • Program (LIHEAP).10 In such states, carriers must obtain signed statements from the consumer certifying that he or she 7 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (May 20, 2003). 8 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8968-73. See also 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 9 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 10 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 2 - 3 receives benefits from one of these programs, identifying the particular program and agreeing to notify the carrier if he or she ceases to participate in the program or programs.11 Subscribers living on tribal lands qualify to receive federal Lifeline support if: (1) they qualify under state criteria in a state that provides
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  • four tiers of federal Lifeline support that are available monthly. All eligible subscribers receive Tier 1 support which provides a discount equal to the carrier's subscriber line charge.14 Tier 2 support provides an additional $1.75 per month in federal support, available if all relevant state regulatory authorities approve such a reduction.15 (All fifty states have approved.) 10 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 11 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). Certain criteria will not become effective until notice is published in the Federal Register. 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant
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  • of Indian Affairs (BIA) general assistance, Tribally administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), National School Lunch Program's free lunch program, or Head Start (meeting the income qualifying standard); or based on the state eligibility standard. 12 June 30, 2000. 8 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8968-73. Also 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 9 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 10 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 11 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(c). 2 - 3 Lifeline Support. Under the Commission's rules, there are four tiers of federal Lifeline support. The first tier represents a waiver of the federal subscriber line charge, which increased from $3.50 to a maximum of $4.35 per month on July 1, 2000.13 All
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  • general assistance, Tribally administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), National School Lunch Program's free lunch program, or Head Start (meeting the income qualifying standard). 12 Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 00-208, 15 FCC Rcd 12,208 (2000). 8 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8968-73. See also 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 9 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 10 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 11 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(c). 2 - 3 Lifeline Support Under the Commission's rules, there are four tiers of federal Lifeline support. The first tier represents a waiver of the federal subscriber line charge, which may range from $3.50 to $4.35 per month.13 All eligible subscribers receive first tier support.
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  • et seq. We refer to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, as "the Communications Act" or "the Act" or "the 1934 Act." See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Seeks Comment on Review of Lifeline and LinkUp Service for All Low- Income Consumers, CC Docket No. 96-45, Public Notice, FCC 01J-2 (rel. Oct. 12, 2001). 7 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 8 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 9 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 2 - 3 Eligible residents of tribal lands qualify to receive federal Lifeline support if: (1) they qualify under state criteria in a state that provides Lifeline support; or (2) they certify, under penalty of perjury, that they receive benefits from one of the five federal programs listed above, or
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  • FILING. Internet URL: [12]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/p nmm8026.txt Report No: LB-98-27. Released: March 2, 1998. US WEST, INC., USW-C, INC. AND MEDIAONE GROUP, INC. PRO FORMA TRANSFERS OF CONTROL, AND LIMITED, PRO FORMA ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES ACTION TAKEN. Internet URL: [13]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1998/pnwl8018.tx t ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Ordered that the Arizona Commission's Lifeline program complies with section 54.409(a) of the rules and that a waiver is no longer necessary. Dkt No.: CC-96-45. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. by Order. (DA No. 98-113). CCB Internet URL: [14]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1998/da980113.txt AT&T CORPORATION/LIN HOLDINGS CORPORATION. Granted application to transfer control of KXAS-TV, Fort Worth, Texas, WISH-TV, Indianapolis, IN, WTNH-TV, New Haven, CT, WIVB-TV, Buffalo, NY, WAVY-TV, Portsmouth, VA, KXAN-TV, Austin, TX,
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  • Secretary at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: [5]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/1998 /ex980827.html Report No: CWS-98-47. Released: August 27, 1998. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS INFORMATION. Internet URL: [6]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1998/pnwl8106.wp ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. Addressed the status of Minnesota's Lifeline consumer qualification criteria and concluded that consumers in Minnesota who satisfy the federal default consumer qualification established in section 54.409(b) of the Commission's rules are eligible to receive the baseline amount of federal Lifeline support. Dkt No.: CC- 96-45. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: August 26, 1998. by Order. (DA No. 98-1709). CCB MEDIACOM SOUTHEAST LLC. Granted small system relief and found the cable operator's (Mediacom Southeast LLC) cable programming service tier rate for the period under review reasonable in
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  • will not be effective for those without established phone service because carriers only distribute telephone books after phone service is established.'' In the Matter of Lifeline and Link-Up, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 8302, 8327, 46 (2004) (Lifeline and Link-Up Order) 17Response at 7. 1847 C.F.R. 1.80(f)(3). 19Response at 3-4. 20See 47 C.F.R. 54.409, 54.415 which detail various eligibility criteria for Lifeline and Link-Up programs. The Commission recently modified the low-income Lifeline and Link-Up program criteria to include an income-based eligibility criterion and additional means-tested programs. See Lifeline and Link-Up Order,19 FCC Rcd at 8308-14. However, we note that the modifications in the Lifeline and Link-Up Order do not apply in the instant proceeding
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  • that Choice One has addressed a number of these issues in state proceedings. 28 Lifeline is a retail local service offering that is available only to qualifying low income consumers for which the consumers pay reduced charges. 47 C.F.R. § 54.401. 29 PULP Nov. 20 Ex Parte Letter at 1. 30 Id. at 2. 31 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401(d), 54.409(a). 32 Joint Petition of Global Crossing and Citizens Communications Company for approval of the transfer of capital stock of their New York ILECs (Frontier of Rochester, Ausable Valley, Sylvan Lake, and Seneca Gorham) and Frontier subsidiary, Telco Inc. to Citizens Communications, and for Other Authorizations Needed, New York State Public Service Commission, Case No. 00-C-1415. Federal Communications Commission DA 01-961
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  • Fund support received during the reporting period as reported on Row 9002. Carriers not qualifying for USF expense allocation are still required to report the USF cost per loop on this row. 9006 Lifeline Connection Assistance expense allocation which is calculated pursuant to Section 54.411 9007 Number of households in the study area receiving Lifeline Connection Assistance pursuant to Section 54.409. 9008 Average discount on commencement of service charges per household pursuant to Section 54.411. 9009 Average deferred charges per household for the commencement of service for which the company charges no interest pursuant to Section 54.411(a)(2). 9010 Total billable access lines are lines billed the end user common line charge or the special access surcharge including the following. (Row 9010
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  • Fund support received during the reporting period as reported on Row 9002. Carriers not qualifying for USF expense allocation are still required to report the USF cost per loop on this row. 9006 Lifeline Connection Assistance expense allocation which is calculated pursuant to Section 54.411 9007 Number of households in the study area receiving Lifeline Connection Assistance pursuant to Section 54.409. 9008 Average discount on commencement of service charges per household pursuant to Section 54.411. 9009 Average deferred charges per household for the commencement of service for which the company charges no interest pursuant to Section 54.411(a)(2). 9010 Total billable access lines are lines billed the end user common line charge or the special access surcharge including the following. (Row 9010
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  • Fund support received during the reporting period as reported on Row 9002. Carriers not qualifying for USF expense allocation are still required to report the USF cost per loop on this row. 9006 Lifeline Connection Assistance expense allocation which is calculated pursuant to Section 54.411 9007 Number of households in the study area receiving Lifeline Connection Assistance pursuant to Section 54.409. 9008 Average discount on commencement of service charges per household pursuant to Section 54.411. 9009 Average deferred charges per household for the commencement of service for which the company charges no interest pursuant to Section 54.411(a)(2). 9010 Total billable access lines are lines billed the end user common line charge or the special access surcharge including the following. (Row 9010
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  • Fund support received during the reporting period as reported on Row 9002. Carriers not qualifying for USF expense allocation are still required to report the USF cost per loop on this row. 9006 Lifeline Connection Assistance expense allocation which is calculated pursuant to Section 54.411 9007 Number of households in the study area receiving Lifeline Connection Assistance pursuant to Section 54.409. 9008 Average discount on commencement of service charges per household pursuant to Section 54.411. 9009 Average deferred charges per household for the commencement of service for which the company charges no interest pursuant to Section 54.411(a)(2). 9010 Total billable access lines are lines billed the end user common line charge or the special access surcharge including the following. (Row 9010