# Lifeline and Link Up Modernization and Reform
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2013-07-09 · Effective 2013-08-08 · 78 FR 40968
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-16490
- **Category:** universal-service
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 40968
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 54
- **Publication date:** 2013-07-09
- **Effective date:** 2013-08-08
- **FCC docket:** WC Docket No. 11-42
## Abstract

In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) underscores certain compliance requirements that are contained in the Lifeline Reform Order and its accompanying rules. The Bureau codifies the Commission's requirement that eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) verify a Lifeline subscriber's eligibility for Lifeline service before activating such service, pursuant to the authority delegated in the Lifeline Reform Order.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/09/2013-16490/lifeline-and-link-up-modernization-and-reform)
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