Tribal lands still lack basic telephone service, nearly 10 years ...
Tribal lands still lack basic telephone service, nearly 10 years after former FCC Chairman William Kennard created the Enhanced Lifeline program to extend the access, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., told the commission in a letter. “It is clear that…
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the Commission’s policies have failed too many people on Tribal lands,” he said. “This situation requires your urgent attention.” Udall said continued management of the $7 billion universal service program “misses the mark” if it can’t provide basic phone service to everyone in the U.S. The coming broadband plan “could be received with skepticism” if it doesn’t provide a way to ensure basic phone service for all, Udall said, asking the FCC for a plan of action.