# Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2019-12-27 · Effective 2020-01-27 · 84 FR 71308
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-27220
- **Category:** universal-service
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 71308
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 54
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/12/27/2019-27220/bridging-the-digital-divide-for-low-income-consumers)
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