NCTA Backs FCC Efforts To Repurpose USF To Promote Broadband via Lifeline
NCTA backs FCC efforts to repurpose USF low-income money to promote broadband adoption by low-income consumers, the association said executives told Office of Strategic Planning Chief Jonathan Chambers and Wireline Bureau officials. Potential barriers are an "overly burdensome" eligible telecom…
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carrier designation process "that could preclude broadband providers from participating in a Lifeline universal service program for broadband," said NCTA in a Wednesday filing in docket 12-23. It said cable operator programs for low-cost broadband to low-income consumers include: Bright House Networks, Cox Communications, Eagle Communications, Mediacom and Suddenlink's Connect2Compete; Comcast's Internet Essentials; and Midcontinent’s Broadband Lifeline Assistance program. Commissioners may vote on a Lifeline reform NPRM at their June 18 meeting (see 1505010051).