# Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support, Connect America Fund
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2015-07-14 · Effective 2015-08-13 · 80 FR 40923
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-17186
- **Category:** universal-service
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 40923
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 54
- **Publication date:** 2015-07-14
- **Effective date:** 2015-08-13
- **FCC docket:** WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 09-197, 10-90
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the Commission) seeks to rebuild the current framework of the Lifeline program and continue its efforts to modernize the Lifeline program so that all consumers can utilize advanced networks.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/14/2015-17186/lifeline-and-link-up-reform-and-modernization-telecommunications-carriers-eligible-for-universal)
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