Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers
universal-service · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2019-12-27 · Effective 2020-01-27 · 84 FR 71308
Document
Document number
2019-27220
Federal Register citation
84 FR 71308
CFR reference
47 CFR 54
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
universal-service
Publication date
2019-12-27
Effective date
2020-01-27
FCC docket
WC Docket Nos. 17-287, 11-42 and 09-197
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) acts to restore the traditional role of states in the eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) designation process. The Commission also acts to strengthen the Lifeline program's enrollment, recertification, and reimbursement processes so that limited Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund) dollars are directed only toward qualifying low-income consumers.