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FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household. [1] Residents of Native American Indian and Alaska Native tribal communities may qualify for enhanced Lifeline assistance (up to an additional $25.00). Lifeline is available to eligible low-income subscribers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on tribal lands. [1]
The Lifeline program is available to people who make an income that is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines in every state, territory, commonwealth and Tribal lands. Federal or Tribal ...
The Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers is a government assistance program funded through the Universal Service Fund. [2] Eligible subscribers who meet the requirements such as receiving government assistance or a household income that is below 135-175% of the federal poverty level (dependent upon the state) can apply for this service.
Assurance Wireless USA, L.P. [1] is a telephone service subsidized by the federal Lifeline Assistance program, a government benefit program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. The service provides to low-income eligible people a free phone, [ 2 ] [ 3 ] free monthly data, unlimited texting, and free monthly minutes.
The FCC approved the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that provides a benefit of up to $50 a month for broadband service and up to $75 a month for Tribal area residents.
In 2022 disbursements totaled $7.4 billion, split across the USF's four main programs: $2.1 billion for the E-rate program, $4.2 billion for the high-cost program, $0.6 billion for the Lifeline program, and $0.5 billion for the rural health care program. [USAC 1]: 4
Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making it the largest state to end an order intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that has killed more than 42,000 Texans.
The government of Texas's initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the state consisted of a decentralized system that was mostly reliant on local policies. As the pandemic progressed in Texas and throughout the rest of the country, the Texas government closed down several businesses and parks, and it eventually imposed a statewide stay-at-home order in late May.