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Next Century Cities and Allies Urge the FCC to Bolster the Universal Service Fund

By Ryan Johnston Created in 1997, the Universal Service Fund (“USF”) established four programs to expand telecommunications and advanced services such as high-speed Internet access. These programs were established as

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February 22, 2022

Next Century Cities Submits Reply Comments Urging the FCC to Preserve the Lifeline Voice-Only Discount

When the federal Lifeline program was established in 1985, it provided a discount on phone service to qualifying low-income consumers. This continued until March 31, 2016, when the Federal Communications

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August 24, 2021

NCC Submits Comments Emphasizing That As Long As Millions of Americans Do Not Have Reliable Broadband, Lifeline Voice Services Are Indispensable

In 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) directed the Wireline Competition Bureau to submit a State of the Lifeline Marketplace Report by June 30, 2021. This report is intended to

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April 20, 2021

NCC and Allies Reiterate How the Verizon-TracFone Merger Could Shift the Entire Wireless Market and Impact Lifeline

Last Fall, Verizon announced plans to buy TracFone, the largest prepaid, no-contract wireless provider in the U.S. TracFone has around 21 million customers and is one of the largest providers

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March 15, 2021

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

What is it? How Will it Work? Why Should Your Community Weigh-In on This Proceeding?   The goal of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program is to connect low-income households with

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January 13, 2021

Next Century Cities Raises Affordability and Competition Concerns Associated With the Verizon/TracFone Merger

Local officials recurrently raise concerns about affordability when discussing challenges to expanding broadband access and improving adoption in their communities. While mobile internet is by no means a substitute for

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December 21, 2020

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Next Century Cities and Allies Urge the FCC to Bolster the Universal Service Fund

By Ryan Johnston Created in 1997, the Universal Service Fund (“USF”) established four programs to expand telecommunications and advanced services such as high-speed Internet access. These programs were established as

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February 22, 2022 3:39 pm No Comments

Next Century Cities Submits Reply Comments Urging the FCC to Preserve the Lifeline Voice-Only Discount

When the federal Lifeline program was established in 1985, it provided a discount on phone service to qualifying low-income consumers. This continued until March 31, 2016, when the Federal Communications

Read More »
August 24, 2021 9:38 am No Comments

NCC Submits Comments Emphasizing That As Long As Millions of Americans Do Not Have Reliable Broadband, Lifeline Voice Services Are Indispensable

In 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) directed the Wireline Competition Bureau to submit a State of the Lifeline Marketplace Report by June 30, 2021. This report is intended to

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April 20, 2021 8:40 am No Comments

NCC and Allies Reiterate How the Verizon-TracFone Merger Could Shift the Entire Wireless Market and Impact Lifeline

Last Fall, Verizon announced plans to buy TracFone, the largest prepaid, no-contract wireless provider in the U.S. TracFone has around 21 million customers and is one of the largest providers

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March 15, 2021 9:16 am No Comments

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

What is it? How Will it Work? Why Should Your Community Weigh-In on This Proceeding?   The goal of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program is to connect low-income households with

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January 13, 2021 3:17 pm No Comments

Next Century Cities Raises Affordability and Competition Concerns Associated With the Verizon/TracFone Merger

Local officials recurrently raise concerns about affordability when discussing challenges to expanding broadband access and improving adoption in their communities. While mobile internet is by no means a substitute for

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December 21, 2020 12:49 pm No Comments

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