FCC Eases Lifeline Intake on Tribal Lands, Extends COVID-19 Waivers
The FCC eased Lifeline applications on tribal lands, citing COVID-19, the Wireline Bureau ordered Monday. Until Aug. 31 a carrier may provide Lifeline service to a consumer living in a rural tribal area and unable to provide documentation after a…
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failed automated check. Consumers get 45 days to submit documentation. The order extended to Aug. 31 waivers of the program’s recertification, reverification, general de-enrollment, usage, and income documentation requirements (see 2004290060).