FCC OK in Sight, Verizon Ups Tracfone Lifeline Pledge
Verizon committed to offer Lifeline services for at least seven years after the close of the Tracfone buy, in a Thursday filing in docket 21-112. Verizon said the change from three years was intended to address FCC concerns. “All Verizon/TracFone’s…
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Lifeline service offerings will meet or exceed the Lifeline minimum service standards (MSS) in place throughout this time period,” the carrier said. It committed to offering and advertising existing Tracfone Lifeline rate plans “for at least three years after the transaction closes unless the plan no longer meets Lifeline MSS standards.” California Public Utilities Commissioners unanimously cleared the deal Thursday, with FCC action expected shortly (see 2111180068).