FCC Web Documents citing 54.403

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  • section 254 and shall, throughout the service area for which the designation is received advertise the availability of such services and the charges therefor using media of general distribution.'' 47 C.F.R. § 54.401(a)(2); In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8957, ¶ 341(1997). 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(1). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.403(a)(4), 54.411(a)(3). ``Tier four'' support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount can not bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than $1. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. 47 U.S.C. § 254. See also, Letter from Pend Oreille Telephone Company to Colleen
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  • Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). Row 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). Row 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104 (f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines.
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  • Tier 1 support, which provides a discount of up to $6.50 off of the monthly cost of telephone service for a single telephone line in their principal residence. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401(a)(2). Tier 2 support provides an additional $1.75 per month in federal support as long as all relevant state regulatory authorities approve such a reduction. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). Tier 3 support provides an amount equal to one-half of the subscriber's state or carrier-provided Lifeline support, up to a maximum of $1.75. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). Finally, Tier 4 support provides eligible residents of Tribal lands, as defined in section 54.400(e) of the Commission's rules, enhanced Lifeline support. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(4). The Link-Up program assists qualifying low-income consumers
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  • review all the Verizon adjustments discussed here for accuracy in the course of the tariff review process. Similarly, Verizon also agrees not to seek recovery from the federal Lifeline support mechanism for that portion of the EUCL that is attributable to the exogenous cost increase authorized by this waiver. Thus, we also find that good cause exists to waive section 54.403(a)(1) of the Commission's rules. This section requires carriers to recover for Tier I Lifeline support the ``tariffed rate in effect for the primary residential End User Common Line charge'' as determined by section 69.152 of the Commission's rules. Instead, Verizon shall use the EUCL rate minus the per-line exogenous cost adjustment when filing FCC Form 497 to recover LNP costs
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  • Director - Federal Regulatory Advocacy, Verizon, to David Marks, Attorney Advisor, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, dated June 6, 2007. See id at 1. Lifeline service is a retail local service offering that is available only to qualifying low-income consumers; these consumers pay reduced charges as a result of application of the Lifeline support amount described in 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. Lifeline services and functionalities are enumerated in § 54.101 (a)(1) through (a)(9). See 47 C.F.R. § 54.401. See id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.1120(e)(1) &(e)(3). See Petition at 2. Streamlining Order at para. 10, 16 FCC Rcd at 11222. Non-Public, For Internal Use Only Federal Communications Commission DA 07-2770 Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-XXX '' £ - 3 ; K M
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  • to apply federal Lifeline support to reduce the cost of any rate plan offered by an ETC and selected by a consumer, as opposed only to the carrier's lowest-cost generally available rate plan. Specifically, Sprint requests that the Commission find that the Kansas Lifeline Rule violates section 47 U.S.C. § 254(f) of the Act, as amended, and 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(b) of the Commission rules, arguing that it is inconsistent with the Commission's determination that federal Lifeline support ``shall'' be applied to reduce the cost of an ETC's lowest-cost generally available rate plan. In addition, Sprint argues that, as applied to a Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) provider, the Commission should further declare that the Kansas Lifeline Rule violates 47 U.S.C.
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  • WAIT Radio, 418 F.2d at 1157. Streamlining Order at para. 20, 16 FCC Rcd at 11226. See Petition at 2. See id at 1-2. Lifeline service is a retail local service offering that is available only to qualifying low-income consumers; these consumers pay reduced charges as a result of application of the Lifeline support amount described in 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. Lifeline services and functionalities are enumerated in § 54.101 (a)(1) through (a)(9). See 47 C.F.R. § 54.401. See email from Richard T. Ellis from Richard T. Ellis, Director - Federal Regulatory Advocacy, Verizon, to David Marks, Attorney Advisor, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, dated July 12, 2007. See id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.1120(e)(1) &(e)(3). See email from Richard T. Ellis
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  • of 1934, as amended 09/30/09 3060-0812 Exemption from Payment of Regulatory Fees When Claiming Non-Profit Status 01/31/09 3060-0813 Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Calling Systems 02/28/09 3060-0814 Sec. 54.301 03/31/08 3060-0816 FCC 477 05/31/08 3060-0817 Computer III Further Remand Proceedings: BOC Provision of Enhanced Services (ONA Requirements), CC Docket No. 95-20 09/30/09 3060-0819 Secs. 54.400, 54.401, 54.402, 54.403, 54.404, 54.405, 54.406, 54.407, 54.408, 54.409. 54.410, 54.411, 54.412, 54.413, 54.414, 54.415, 54.416 and 54.417, and FCC 497 05/31/08 3060-0823 Pay Telephone Reclassification, Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 96-128 05/31/08 3060-0824 FCC 498 09/30/09 3060-0833 Implementation of Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Complaint Filings/Designation of Agents 03/31/08 3060-0835 FCC 806, FCC 824, FCC 827 and
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  • Id. at 7-11. SBI May 2004 Supplement at 8-9. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.405. Recognizing the unique needs and characteristics of tribal communities, enhanced Lifeline support, also known as Tier 4 support, provides qualifying low-income individuals living on tribal lands with an additional discount of up to $25.00 off the monthly cost of telephone service. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.400(e), 54.403(a)(4). SBI Petition at 3, 14-15. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.209; Virginia Cellular, 19 FCC Rcd at 1584-85, para. 46. See also SBI May 2004 Supplement at 3-8. SBI has provided detailed information on how it will use universal service support to expand its CMRS coverage throughout the requested service area. See id. at 7-8. Specifically, SBI provides the location of
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  • and verification requirements, as well as recordkeeping and auditing requirements. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the Lifeline and Linkup Program of the Universal Service support mechanism, these rules ensure that quality telecommunications services are available to low-income consumers at reasonable and affordable rates. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.400 Terms and definitions. 54.401 Lifeline defined. 54.403 Lifeline support amount. 54.405 Carrier obligation to offer Lifeline. 54.407 Reimbursement for offering Lifeline. 54.409 Consumer qualification for Lifeline. 54.411 Link Up program defined. 54.413 Reimbursement for revenue forgone in offering a Link Up program. 54.415 Consumer qualification for Link Up. 54.417 Recordkeeping requirements. SUBPART F-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for
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  • - Request for Review by AT&T Inc. of Decision of the Universal Service Administrator, WC Docket No. 03-109 (filed Apr. 14, 2009) (AT&T Petition). See id. at 3, 6-8; see also 47 C.F.R. § 54.417(a). See AT&T Petition at 3-4, 8-9; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.101(a), 54.401(a)(3), 54.405(b). See AT&T Petition at 4-6, 10-13; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.403(a), 54.407(c). FCC Form 497 is used by eligible telecommunications carriers to request reimbursement for participating in the federal low-income universal service programs. See Instructions for Lifeline and Link Up Worksheet, OMB 3060-0819 (July 2008) (FCC Form 497), http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/li/pdf/Form-497-instructions-FY2008.p df (retrieved May 5, 2009). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DA 09-1271 Release Date: June 5, 2009 COMMENT SOUGHT ON TRACFONE REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF LOW-INCOME PROGRAM TIER ONE SUPPORT WC Docket No. 03-109 Comment Date: July 6, 2009 Reply Comment Date: July 20, 2009 On May 4, 2009, TracFone Wireless, Inc. (TracFone) filed a petition for waiver of section 54.403(a)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, TracFone requests that it be allowed to receive Tier One Lifeline support in the amount of $6.50 per month per Lifeline customer in all service areas where it operates as an eligible telecommunications carrier, provided that TracFone: (1) passes through the full amount of its federal Lifeline support to its Lifeline customers; and (2) provides
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  • and verification requirements, as well as recordkeeping and auditing requirements. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the Lifeline and Linkup Program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that quality telecommunications services are available to low-income consumers at reasonable and affordable rates. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(b). Section Number and Title: 54.400 Terms and definitions. 54.401 Lifeline defined. 54.403 Lifeline support amount. SUBPART F-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Schools and Libraries Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules describe requirements regarding eligible entities, and the services eligible for discounted support. The rules also establish procedures for the application process, competitive bidding process, and the
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  • (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). 47 C.F.R. Part 54, Subpart E. The Lifeline program currently provides low-income consumers with discounts of up to $10.00 off of the monthly cost of telephone service for a single telephone line in their principal residence, though this amount adjusts, in part, to reflect the carrier's tariffed federal subscriber line charge. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. Link Up provides low-income consumers with discounts of up to $30.00 off of the initial costs of obtaining telephone service. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a). Under the Commission's rules, there are four tiers of federal Lifeline support. All eligible subscribers receive Tier 1 support, which provides a discount equal to the eligible telecommunications carrier's subscriber line charge. Tier 2 support
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  • from the Universal Service Fund (USF) for the payphone line service they currently provide. APCC proposes that payphone line service be eligible for Lifeline support at $10 per month per line for all publicly available phones. Further, the APCC petition for rulemaking requests the Commission to create a new Lifeline Tier 5 ``Payphone Service'' level and to amend sections 54.400, 54.403, 54.407, and 54.410 of the Commission's rules to make payphone lines permanently eligible for Lifeline support. Interested parties may file comments on or before January 18, 2011, and reply comments on or before February 2, 2011. All pleadings are to reference CC Docket No. 96-45 and WC Docket No. 03-109. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing
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  • Communications Commission (filed Feb. 23, 2010) (USAC Letter). FCC Form 497 is used by eligible telecommunications carriers to request reimbursement for participation in the federal low-income universal service programs. See Instructions for Lifeline and Link Up Worksheet, OMB 3060-0819 (July 2008) (FCC Form 497), http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/li/pdf/Form-497-instructions-FY2008.p df (retrieved Feb. 23, 2009). See FCC Form 497 Instructions; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.403(a), 54.407(c). See USAC Letter at 1-2; see also Comment Sought on AT&T Request for Review of a Decision of the Universal Service Administrative Company Concerning Audit Findings Relating to the Low-Income Program, WC Docket No. 03-109, Public Notice, 24 FCC Rcd 7679 (2009); Comment Sought on AT&T Request for Review of a Decision of the Universal Service Administrative Company Concerning
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  • to eligible telecommunications providers. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the low-income program of the universal service support mechanism, these rules ensure that low-income consumers, including eligible residents of Tribal lands, have access to quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 201, 205 and 254(b) Section Numbers and Titles: 54.400(e) Terms and definitions. 54.403(a)(4) Lifeline support amount. 54.409(c) Consumer qualification for Lifeline. 54.411(d) Link-Up program defined. SUBPART J-INTERSTATE ACCESS UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM Brief Description: These rules provide requirements for the calculation and distribution of support to price-cap carriers as implicit universal service subsidies are removed from their interstate-access rates. Need: In implementing the statutory requirements, these rules ensure that the universal service interstate-access
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  • replace the current administrative process, under which USAC reimburses ETCs for low income support each month based on USAC's projection of payments and on a ``true-up'' calculated using an ETC's actual support payments. Background ETCs are reimbursed for providing Lifeline and Link Up to qualifying low-income consumers under Sections 54.407 and Section 54.413 of Commission rules, respectively. Pursuant to Section 54.403(c), carriers providing toll-limitation services (TLS) for qualifying low-income subscribers are compensated from universal service mechanisms for the incremental cost of providing TLS. ETCs use FCC Form 497 to request reimbursement for participating in the Lifeline, Link Up and TLS programs. The majority of ETCs file support claims on FCC Form 497 on a monthly basis; however, some ETCs file support
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  • Docket No. 10-208, Order on Reconsideration, FCC 11-189, para. 3 (rel. Dec. 23, 2011). We note that in the recent Lifeline Reform Order, the Commission further amended section 54.101 to specify that toll limitation services for low-income services shall be provided as set forth in newly revised § 54.401(a)(1) and subject to the limitations set forth in newly revised § 54.403(c). In particular, ETCs are not required to offer toll limitation service to low-income consumers if the Lifeline offering provides a set amount of minutes that do not distinguish between toll and non-toll calls. Advancing Broadband Availability Through Digital Literacy Training, WC Docket No. 12-23, Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, WC Docket No. 11-42, Lifeline and Link Up, WC
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  • No. 10-208, Order on Reconsideration, FCC 11- 189, para. 3 (rel. Dec. 23, 2011). We note that in the recent Lifeline Reform Order, the Commission further amended section 54.101 to specify that toll limitation services for low-income services shall be provided as set forth in newly revised § 54.401(a)(1) and subject to the limitations set forth in newly revised § 54.403(c). In particular, ETCs are not required to offer toll limitation service to low-income consumers if the Lifeline offering provides a set amount of minutes that do not distinguish between toll and non-toll calls. Advancing Broadband Availability Through Digital Literacy Training, WC Docket No. 12-23, Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, WC Docket No. 11-42, Lifeline and Link Up, WC
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  • 8bit Pû£ŽÜ DA 12-493 Release Date: March 29, 2012 WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN RULES ADOPTED IN THE LIFELINE REFORM ORDER WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 03-109, 12-23 and CC Docket No. 12-23 In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) notifies Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) and other stakeholders that the amendments to section 54.403 of the Commission's rules adopted in the Commission's Lifeline Reform Order implementing the $9.25 flat rate on non-Tribal lands cannot become effective until the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approves the data collection provisions of that rule. Upon OMB approval, we intend to publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the rule and providing
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  • per month beginning with April 2012 disbursements. ETCs seek Lifeline support from USAC using the FCC Form 497. The FCC Form 497 has been revised to reflect new rules adopted in the Lifeline Reform Order. OMB has approved revisions to the FCC Form 497, which includes a reference to the $9.25 flat-rate basic support amount established by the revised section 54.403(a)(1). To address concerns raised by some parties that it may take additional time for them to implement the new $9.25 flat-rate support amount, but also recognizing the fact that some ETCs relied on the Lifeline Reform Order's directive to seek $9.25 in support for April, we now, on our own motion, issue a temporary waiver of the requirement that all
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  • for Universal Service Support; Cricket Communications, Inc. Petition for Forbearance, 27 FCC Rcd 1374, 1375-76, paras. 2-4 (2012) (Cricket Compliance Plan Order). See generally Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11. See Cricket Forbearance Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 13723-24, para. 2. See Cricket Compliance Order, 27 FCC Rcd at 1375-76, paras. 2-4. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(1), (3). See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a). 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(1)(A), (B). See 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(2). 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(6). See id. See id. See Procedures for FCC Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers Pursuant to Section 214(e)(6) of the Communications Act, Public Notice, 12 FCC Rcd 22947, 22948 (1997) (Section 214(e)(6) Public Notice). But see Lifeline Reform Order, FCC 12-11 at
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  • replacing ``Section I'' with ``Section III'' Amend paragraph 254, fifth sentence, by replacing ``infra'' with ``infra'' Amend footnote 589 by inserting ``to'' between ``subject'' and ``this'' Amend paragraph 261, last sentence, by replacing ``Proposal's'' with ``proposal's'' Amend footnote 598 by replacing ``(nn)'' with ``(qq)'' Amend footnote 599 by deleting ``; see also April 14 VALOR Letter'' Amend Appendix B, § 54.403(a)(1) by replacing ``§ 69.104 or § 69.152(d) and (q)'' with ``§ 69.104 or §§ 69.152(d)(1) and 69.152(q) of this chapter'' Amend Appendix B, § 54.403(b) by replacing ``§ 69.104 or § 69.152(d) and (q)'' with ``§ 69.104 or §§ 69.152(d)(1) and 69.152(q) of this chapter'' and by replacing each time it appears ``End-User Common Line'' with ``End User Common Line''
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  • used on bills when referring to various line-item charges relating to federal regulatory action, including local number portability and subscriber line charges, in addition to charges attributed to the universal service fund. TIB Order and FNPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 7537, para. 71. infra, the Commission has previously expressed concern about limiting carriers' pricing flexibility. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401, 54.403 (describing Lifeline program). See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53, para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. § 69.158; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249,
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  • with incomes below $10,000 in 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $18,252 in 2004 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier III support, one-half of the state low income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (March 10, 2005). 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 Eligibility for Lifeline and Link Up In states that provide state Lifeline support, Lifeline and Link Up are available to
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  • with incomes below $10,000 in 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $18,252 in 2004 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier III support, one-half of the state low income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (March 10, 2005). 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 Eligibility for Lifeline and Link Up In states that provide state Lifeline support, Lifeline and Link Up are available to
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  • households with incomes below $10,000 in 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $18,252 in 2004 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier III support, one-half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (May 12, 2006). 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 addition, states with eligible residents of tribal lands must ensure that their qualification criteria are reasonably designed to apply to
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  • households with incomes below $10,000 in 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $18,252 in 2004 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier III support, one-half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (May 12, 2006). 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 addition, states with eligible residents of tribal lands must ensure that their qualification criteria are reasonably designed to apply to
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  • the (name of Telecommunications Carrier) asserts that it provides discounts to qualifying subscribers for Lifeline service and requests reimbursement from USAC according to the following requirements and maximums: Tier 1: Available to all eligible Lifeline subscribers equal to the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier's (ILEC's) actual federal tariffed subscriber line charge (SLC), currently capped at $6.50 per month (47 C.F.R. § 54.403 (a)(1): Lifeline support amount, which discusses Tier 1 support) (if carrier is a Competitive ETC), uses the subscriber line charge of the Incumbent LEC and also uses a reasonable average calculation if using the subscriber line charge(s) of multiple Incumbents. 47 C.F.R. § 54.407: Reimbursement for offering Lifeline, which discusses that carriers comply with USAC administrative procedures - in this
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  • an income below $10,000 in 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $19,474 in 2006 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier 3 support, one- half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (May 8, 2007). See Table 2 of the Telephone Penetration report or Table 6.7 of this report for details. 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 on income or factors
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  • an income below $10,000 in 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $19,474 in 2006 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier 3 support, one- half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (May 8, 2007). See Table 2 of the Telephone Penetration report or Table 6.7 of this report for details. 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 on income or factors
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  • below $10,000 in March 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $20,019 in March 2007 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier 3 support, one- half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (March 21, 2008). See Table 2 of the Telephone Penetration report or Table 6.7 of this report for details. 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 Link Up. In addition,
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  • below $10,000 in March 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $20,019 in March 2007 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier 3 support, one- half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (March 21, 2008). See Table 2 of the Telephone Penetration report or Table 6.7 of this report for details. 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 Link Up. In addition,
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  • First Alert System Text Corporation 54.400 Text System (FAST) requests that it's emergency alert 54.401(a) service be provided free of charge to (Filed By: Robert Craddock all cell phones owned by consumers 4639 Clyde Morris Blvd participating in the Lifeline program. Suite #106 Port Orange, FL 32129) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ RM NO. RULES SEC. PETITIONER DATE RECEIVED NATURE OF PETITION 11526 54.403(a)(1) TracFone 03/05/09 In the Matter of Petition for Wireless Rulemaking to revise Universal Service Support Available to Eligible (Filed By: Mitchell F. Brecher Telecommunications Carriers. Greenberg Traurig LLP 2101 L Street, NW Suite 100 Washington, DC 20037) ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________FCC PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 /
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  • (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). 47 C.F.R. Part 54, Subpart E. The Lifeline program currently provides low-income consumers with discounts of up to $10.00 off of the monthly cost of telephone service for a single telephone line in their principal residence, though this amount adjusts, in part, to reflect the carrier's tariffed federal subscriber line charge. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. Link Up provides low-income consumers with discounts of up to $30.00 off of the initial costs of obtaining telephone service. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a). Under the Commission's rules, there are four tiers of federal Lifeline support. All eligible subscribers receive Tier 1 support, which provides a discount equal to the eligible telecommunications carrier's subscriber line charge. Tier 2 support
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  • below $10,000 in March 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $20,812 in March 2008 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier 3 support, one- half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (Aug. 6, 2009). See Table 2 of the Telephone Penetration report or Table 6.7 of this report for details. 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 Link Up. In addition,
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  • below $10,000 in March 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $20,812 in March 2008 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier 3 support, one- half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (Aug. 6, 2009). See Table 2 of the Telephone Penetration report or Table 6.7 of this report for details. 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 Link Up. In addition,
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  • below $10,000 in March 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $20,732 in March 2009 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier 3 support, one- half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (May 10, 2010). See Table 2 of the Telephone Penetration report or Table 6.7 of this report for details. 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 Link Up. In addition,
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  • below $10,000 in March 1984 dollars. This is equivalent to $20,732 in March 2009 dollars. 9 Under the federal low-income program, eligible consumers in states that establish their own supplemental Lifeline programs received additional federal discounts. Under Tier 3 support, one- half of the state low-income discount is matched up to $1.75 in additional federal low-income discounts. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 10 Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Telephone Penetration by Income by State (May 10, 2010). See Table 2 of the Telephone Penetration report or Table 6.7 of this report for details. 11 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8968-73. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(d), (e). 2 - 3 Link Up. In addition,
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  • any potential costs to states.'' Footnote 174, delete ``; OR PUC Comments at 2''. Footnote 175, delete ``; see also MI PSC Comments at 7 (arguing that some states, including Michigan, have laws regarding eligibility and compliance with uniformity would necessitate burdensome legislative changes)''. Footnote 176 is corrected to read as ``See MI PSC Comments at 7.'' Footnote 177, replace ``54.403(a)(3)'' with ``54.409''. Footnote 179 is corrected to read as follows: ``Some states do not have or do not assert jurisdiction over wireless carriers, and some states do not have state funds. Additionally, some ETCs choose not to accept state funds due to attached conditions and ease of administration.'' Footnote 186, replace ``9022'' with ``9023, para. 3.'' Footnote 187, the fifth
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  • Released: May 16, 2012 By the Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau: On May 9, 2012, the Telecommunications Access Policy Division of the Wireline Competition Bureau released an Order, DA 12-732, in the above-captioned proceeding. This Erratum amends the Order as indicated below: Paragraph 1, in the first sentence, replace the number ``13'' with ``14''. Paragraph 2, replace ``54.403(c)'' with ``54.503(c)'' and ``54.403(c)(4)'' with ``54.503(c)(4)''. Appendix A, add the following Petitioner: Tilden Public Library Tilden, NE 875865 2012 April 4, 2012 Appendix B, replace the application number ``80327'' with ``802327''. Also in Appendix B, move the following Petitioner to Appendix A: Wisconsin Cooperative Educational Service Agency #11 Turtle Lake, WI 552615 2007 Oct. 16, 2007 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Trent
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  • the example of states such as New York and require all qualifying low-income individuals on tribal lands to pay a minimum monthly Lifeline rate of $1. As explained further below, this enhanced Lifeline support should substantially reduce the Lifeline rate (i.e., the monthly basic service rate) for all qualifying low-income consumers on tribal lands. Consistent with the requirement of section 54.403(a) of our rules, we condition the receipt of this increased federal Lifeline support on carriers passing through the entire fourth-tier support amount to each qualifying low-income individual living on tribal lands by an equivalent reduction in the subscriber's monthly bill for local service. Specifically, we require each eligible telecommunications carrier to certify that it (1) will pass through the fourth-tier
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  • non-pooling Path A study areas would be set on a flexible market basis, with deaveraging, term and volume discounts, and contract pricing permitted. 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.601(c), 36.621; see Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20439, n. 20 and accompanying text; see also supra, n. 9. See CALLS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at paras. 214-217; 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. See 47 C.F.R. Part 36, Appendix (defining ``study area''). Currently, a carrier must request a waiver of the freeze if the proposed sale of an exchange would have the effect of changing study area boundaries. See 47 C.F.R. § 61.41(c). This rule provides that when rate-of-return and price cap carriers merge or acquire one another, the former must convert to
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  • Communications Assistance in Law Enforcement Act, the completion of the amortization of depreciation reserve deficiencies, changes in the Uniform System of Accounts requirements made pursuant to §32.16, changes in the Separations Manual, state and federal tax law changes, and changes in rules governing affiliate transactions and cost allocation; and (3) adjust such support to reflect changes in Lifeline support per §54.403. (b) Within each study area, a Path A LEC or Path B LEC may define up to three zones per wire center and allocate to each a different percentage of the total universal service support per line provided to that study area under this part and part 36. Universal service support for purposes of this calculation section shall include Rate
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  • used on bills when referring to various line-item charges relating to federal regulatory action, including local number portability and subscriber line charges, in addition to charges attributed to the universal service fund. TIB Order and FNPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 7537, para. 71. infra, the Commission has previously expressed concern about limiting carriers' pricing flexibility. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401, 54.403 (describing Lifeline program). See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53, para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. § 69.158; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249,
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  • public telephone shall be equal to the monthly charge computed in accordance with paragraph (d)(1) of this section. (e) Until December 31, 2001, the monthly charge for each residential and single-line business local exchange service subscriber shall be the charge computed in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section, or $3.50, whichever is lower. (f) Except as provided in § 54.403, the charge for each residential local exchange service subscriber line shall be the same as the charge for each single-line business local exchange service subscriber line. * * * (j) [Reserved.] (k) [Reserved.] (l) [Reserved.] * * * (n)(1) Beginning January 1, 2002, except as provided in paragraph (r), the maximum monthly charge for each residential or single-line business local
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  • Rcd at 13007, para. 113. CALLS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 12989-90, 13008, paras. 73, 115. Additional limitations on SLC deaveraging are specified in the CALLS Order and the Commission's rules. See id.; 47 C.F.R. § 69.152(q). CALLS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 12989-90, 13014, paras. 73, 128. CALLS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 13013, para. 126; 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. The Commission's Lifeline support mechanism reduces the monthly cost of telephone service for qualifying low-income consumers. CALLS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 13005, para. 109. CALLS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 13024, 13026, paras. 147, 154. CALLS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 13023-24, 13026, paras. 147, 154. See Texas Office of Public Util. Counsel v. FCC, 265 F.3d 313 (5th
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  • See generally Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 & 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 11244 (2001) (Rural Task Force Order). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401, 54.403. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b). >. See 47 C.F.R. § 64.2401. See First Further Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 3797-98, para. 103. See, e.g., USCC Comments at 9-10; Letter from Mitchell F. Brecher, counsel for TracFone Wireless, Inc., to Marlene H. Dortch, Federal Communications Commission, filed Dec. 5, 2002; Letter from L. Charles Keller, counsel for Verizon Wireless, to Marlene H.
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  • Assistance for Needy Families, Head Start (only those meeting its income qualifying standard), the National School Lunch Program's free lunch program, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) or the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. In addition, such consumer may still be eligible to receive Tier Three of federal Lifeline support, as described in section 54.403(a)(3) of the Commission's rules, if the ETC offering the Lifeline service provides carrier-matching funds. We strongly encourage eligible carriers to ensure that customer service representatives handling inquiries about the universal service low-income programs, especially enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up, are trained with regard to the operative eligibility criteria as clarified in this Order. We also take this opportunity to reiterate that
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  • Assistance (Section 8); Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program; National School Lunch Program's free lunch program; or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. (c) * * * Such qualifying low-income consumer shall also qualify for Tier-Three Lifeline support, if the carrier offering the Lifeline service is not subject to the regulation of the state and provides carrier-matching funds, as described in § 54.403(a)(3). (d) In a state that does not mandate state Lifeline support, each eligible telecommunications carrier providing Lifeline service to a qualifying low-income consumer pursuant to paragraphs (b) or (c) must obtain that consumer's signature on a document certifying under penalty of perjury that: (i) the consumer receives benefits from one of the programs listed in paragraphs (b) or (c), and
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  • of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Id. at 8321, ¶ 31. The Commission also adopted a verification requirement for all states, including federal default states. Id. at 8322, ¶ 33. ETCs must, for federal default states, verify annually the eligibility of a statistically valid sample of their Lifeline subscribers. Id. at 8323, ¶ 35. 47 C.F.R. § 54.401(a)(2). 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(4). 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(1). 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(3). We have already sought comment on increasing participation in the Lifeline/Link-Up programs. See Lifeline/Link-Up Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 8331-33, ¶¶ 56-58. We encourage parties to refresh the record in this proceeding. The high cost and low income programs generally do not have the number and type of forms used
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  • all necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers. Tier 4 support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount cannot bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than $1. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. August Reply Comments at 3 (requesting eligibility for Lifeline only support); October Reply Comments at 4 (specifying it does not seek eligibility for Link-Up support). TracFone has filed details of two proposed Lifeline plans. TracFone Wireless, Inc. Ex Parte Supplement to Petition for Forbearance and Petitions for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier, CC Docket No. 96-45, at 3-5, filed
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  • 54.400(e) of the Commission's Rules, filed March 19, 2004 (Original Waiver Petition). On November 15, 2004, SBI amended its petition, offering a different basis for its waiver, which we discuss more fully below. See Waiver Petition. See 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(1) (``Quality services should be available at just, reasonable, and affordable rates.''). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401(a)(2). 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(4). Id. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.411. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(1). 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(3). 47 C.F.R. § 54.400(e). For purposes of identifying the geographic areas within which enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up should apply, the Commission determined that the term "Tribal lands" should include the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Indian
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  • of the EUCL attributable to LNP costs from its Lifeline customers. Commission staff will review all the AT&T adjustments discussed herein for accuracy in the course of the tariff review process. Because this Order temporarily allows AT&T's tariffed EUCL rate to include an exogenous cost adjustment to recover LNP costs, we also find that good cause exists to waive section 54.403(a)(1) of our rules to the extent the rule allows AT&T to recover for Tier I Lifeline support the ``tariffed rate in effect for the primary residential End User Common Line charge'' as determined in section 69.152 of our rules. Instead, and as a condition of the grant of this exogenous cost adjustment, we direct AT&T for purposes of recovery from
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  • Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6389-90, paras. 42-43. 47 C.F.R. § 54.202(c). ETC Designation Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 6390, para. 43. In analyzing the public interest factors in this instance, there is no rural/non-rural distinction because Lifeline support, unlike high-cost support, is not determined based on whether the service area is rural or non-rural. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. See, e.g., Massachusetts Petition at 2, 3. 47 U.S.C. § 214(e)(1). See supra notes 1 and 2. Forbearance Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 15098-99, para 6. Additionally, on its own motion, the Commission forbore from section 54.201(d)(1) of its rules, which mirrors section 214(e) of the Act, requiring that ETCs be facilities-based, at least in part. Id. at 15098, n.23.
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  • as those terms are defined in section 54.400(e) of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. 54.400(e) (tribal lands or Alaska Native regions are ``any federally recognized Indian tribe's reservation, pueblo, or colony, including former reservations in Oklahoma, Alaska Native regions established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688), and Indian allotments.''); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.403(a)(4), 54.409(c) (providing for additional Lifeline and Link Up support for eligible residents living in tribal lands or Alaska Native regions). See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Promoting Deployment and Subscribership in Unserved and Underserved Areas, Including Tribal and Insular Areas, CC Docket No. 96-45, Twelfth Report and Order, Memorandum Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 15
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  • information services provided over those networks). 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), 201, 205. Lifeline currently provides low-income consumers with discounts of up to $10.00 off of the monthly cost of telephone service for a single telephone line in their principal residence, though this amount adjusts, in part, to reflect the carrier's tariffed federal subscriber line charge. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. Link Up provides low-income consumers with discounts of up to $30.00 off of the initial costs of installing telephone service. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a). Under the Commission's rules, there are four tiers of federal Lifeline support. All eligible subscribers receive Tier 1 support which provides a discount equal to the ETC's subscriber line charge. Tier 2 support provides an
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  • paras. 31-34. Id. at 8848, para. 31. Id. Id. at 8848-49, paras. 32-34 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 54.400(e) (tribal lands or Alaska Native regions are ``any federally recognized Indian tribe's reservation, pueblo, or colony, including former reservations in Oklahoma, Alaska Native regions established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688), and Indian allotments.''); 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.403(a)(4), 54.409(c) (providing for additional Lifeline and Link Up support for eligible residents living in tribal lands or Alaska Native regions)). Interim Cap Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 8848-49, paras. 32-33; 47 C.F.R. § 54.307. Interim Cap Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 8848, para. 32. Id. High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, 73 Fed. Reg. 37882 (July
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  • all necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers. Tier 4 support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount cannot bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than $1. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. . Universal Service First Report and Order 12 FCC Rcd at 8875, para. 178 (adopting the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service's analysis and conclusion); see Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Recommended Decision, 12 FCC Rcd 87, 172-73, paras. 160-161 (Fed-State Jt. Bd. 1996). Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8866,
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  • Cap Order''), aff'd, Rural Cellular Assn. et al. v FCC, 588 F.3d 1095 (D.C. Cir. 2009). The interim cap was technology neutral in that it froze high-cost support disbursements to all competitive ETCs, regardless of the technology used to provide universal service. (2008 Universal Service Monitoring Report). 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Tables 2.3 & 2.6; see 47 C.F.R. § 54.403 (Lifeline support amounts). Eligible residents of tribal lands may receive higher levels of Lifeline support. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(4). 2008 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 2.4; 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 2.4. 2009 Universal Service Monitoring Report, Table 2.5. In 2008, the customers of wireless competitive ETCs in Puerto Rico received $8,364,565 in Lifeline and Link-Up support, representing about
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  • necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers. Tier 4 support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount cannot bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than one dollar. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.411. Link Up provides a discount of one-half the cost of installation of telephone service or $30, whichever is less. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(1). In addition, eligible low-income consumers residing on tribal lands are eligible for an additional discount of up to $70. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(3). (last visited May 4, 2010). All other states have
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  • necessary approvals to pass on the full amount of this total support in discounts to subscribers. Tier 4 support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount cannot bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than one dollar. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.411. Link Up provides a discount of one-half the cost of installation of telephone service or $30, whichever is less. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(1). In addition, eligible low-income consumers residing on tribal lands are eligible for an additional discount of up to $70. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(3). (last visited May 4, 2010). All other states have
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  • TracFone as an ETC for its licensed service areas in New York, Virginia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, Delaware, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia). See Universal Service Administrative Company, Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Projections for Fourth Quarter 2010 (filed Aug. 2, 2010) (4Q2010 Fund Size Projection Filing) at 16-17. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(4)(i). Consumer Groups Comments at 37. PaPUC Reply Comments at 7. CVM Comments at. 2. Consumer Groups Reply Comments at 3. NASUCA Comments at 2. Id. at 4-5. MDTC Comments at, Appendix A, 13-14. Bob Casey, Presentation to NARUC 2010 Winter Meetings at 18. See USAC 4Q2010 Fund Size Projection Filing at 16-17 and Appendix LI07 (Low Income Support Distributed by
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  • (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2010). 47 U.S.C. § 254(b)(3). Through the Lifeline program, low-income consumers may receive discounts of up to $13.50 off the monthly cost of telephone service, with the federal program reimbursing the ETC up to $10 each month. 47 C.F.R. § 54.401(a)(2). In Tribal areas, the federal program reimburses ETCs up to $25 each month. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(4). 47 U.S.C. § 254(e). An entity need not be an ETC to participate in the schools and libraries or rural health care universal service programs. 47 U.S.C. § 254(h)(1)(A) and (B)(ii); see Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9015, para. 449 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order) (subsequent
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  • the federal poverty guidelines, or participation in one of the various income-based public-assistance programs, such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, and the National School Lunch Program's free lunch program. See 54 C.F.R. § 409(b), (c). See Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines, 76 Fed. Reg. 3637-38 (Jan. 20, 2011). . 47 C.F.R § 54.403. We note that the Commission has sought comment on whether there is a more appropriate framework for reimbursement than the current four-tier system. See Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization NPRM, 26 FCC Rcd at 2845-49, paras. 245-51. . See WildBlue, Frequently Asked Questions, http://www.wildblue.com/aboutWildblue/qaa.jsp#4_4 (last visited Oct. 18, 2011); HughesNet, Frequently Asked Questions, Installation, http://consumer.hughesnet.com/faqs.cfm (last visited Oct.
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  • participation rate for the low-income program is approximately 36% of eligible households. This figure includes low-income households both on and off Tribal lands. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Recommended Decision, FCC 10J-3 at 22 ¶ 59. More information about the Enhanced Lifeline and Enhanced Link Up programs is available on the Commission's website at: http://www.fcc.gov/indians/. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403. 47 C.F.R. § 54.411. The Link Up program also allows eligible low-income consumers to pay the remaining amount they owe on a deferred schedule, interest free, and with some limitations imposed. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(2). Bureau of the Census, Housing of American Indians on Reservations - Equipment and Fuels, Statistical Brief, SB/95-11 (1995). Telephone Subscribership Report. Extending Wireless Telecommunications
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  • Order, 22 FCC Rcd 1866 (2007). National Broadband Plan at 146, Recommendation 8.5. Id. Eligible low-income consumers are also eligible for Toll Limitation Service support, which reimburses ETCs for providing toll blocking and toll control at no cost to the customer. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.401(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. § 54.401. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.411. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(4). Tier One is available to all eligible Lifeline subscribers and is equal to the incumbent ETC's subscriber line charge (currently capped at $6.50 per month). Id. at § 54.403(a)(1). Tier Two is an additional $1.75 per month, available if the ETC agrees to pass through the full amount of the discount to the consumer. Id. at § 54.403(a)(2). Tier Three
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  • While the Commission's current rules specify what the carrier must charge the Tribal subscriber, they do not explicitly require the ETC to collect such amounts, thereby allowing ETCs to waive the $1 per month fee. If we adopt a proposal to require all ETCs to collect a minimum monthly fee from subscribers, we seek comment on whether to amend section 54.403(a)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules to specifically require a $1 monthly payment to be provided by each participating household to their ETC. Would this proposal, if adopted, adequately balance our objective of ensuring affordable service for eligible Tribal consumers while also guarding against waste, fraud, and abuse in the Lifeline program? How would any of these proposals impact subscribership for low-income
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  • not understand that if they already subscribe to a Lifeline-supported offering they may not subscribe to another such service. It may be important that potential subscribers be made aware of the fact that not all Lifeline services are currently marketed under the name ``Lifeline.'' Further, Commission rules and orders specifically limit the amount of support available to qualifying subscribers. Section 54.403(a) of the Commission's rules, for example, establishes the discount amount that ETCs receive for providing Lifeline service to an eligible low-income consumer. When the Commission adopted the first three tiers of Lifeline support in the Universal Service First Report and Order, it noted that the selected discount amount would serve as a cap on the amount of support available to
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  • on Tribal lands) may not fall below $1 per month. We understand, however, that some carriers do not collect the $1 from their Tribal subscribers. While the Commission's current rules specify the minimum rate, they do not require the ETC to bill or collect such amounts. As a result, we sought comment in the NPRM on whether to amend section 54.403(a)(4)(i) of the Commission's rules to require a $1 monthly payment from each participating subscriber on Tribal Lands to their ETC, and whether this proposal would adequately balance our objective of ensuring affordable service for eligible Tribal consumers while also guarding against waste, fraud, and abuse in the Lifeline program. At this time, we decline to impose a payment requirement on
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  • the support burden on high-volume long-distance and business customers. We further seek comment on the extent to which some or all of these questions should be answered in consultation with the Joint Board, including whether there are jurisdictional or other reasons why consultation would be appropriate. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-168 28 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.711, 52.33, 54.400, 54.401, 54.403, 54.405, 54.409. 29 See, e.g., AT&T Tariff FCC No. 27, 2nd Rev. P. 3-19.5, at § 3.5.12.C (eff. June 15, 1999) (exempting low-income subscribers from AT&T's PICC charge), 2nd Rev. P. 3-19.6, at § 3.5.12.D (eff. July 1, 1999) (exempting low-income subscribers from AT&T's USF charge); MCI Tariff FCC No. 1, 140th Rev. P. 19.3, at § C.3.021212 (eff. Feb.
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  • by an amount that reduces each carrier's high-cost fund payment in order that the total fund equal the capped amount. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.622 (c) and (d). 137 Federal universal service support for low-income consumers is available only where eligibility is based solely on income or factors directly related to income. 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. 138 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-204 31 amount paid by consumers. . . ."139 Finally, carriers can receive federal matching funds of fifty percent of the amount of state Lifeline support, up to a maximum of an additional $1.75 per month, as long as the entire amount is passed on to subscribers.140 Federal Lifeline support per qualifying low-income consumer is capped
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  • used on bills when referring to various line-item charges relating to federal regulatory action, including local number portability and subscriber line charges, in addition to charges attributed to the universal service fund. TIB Order and FNPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 7537, para. 71. infra, the Commission has previously expressed concern about limiting carriers' pricing flexibility. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401, 54.403 (describing Lifeline program). See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53, para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. § 69.158; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249,
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  • of Attorney General) (collectively, Joint Consumer Advocates) Qwest RTC Sprint The Utility Reform Network (TURN) USTA Wisconsin Public Service Commission (Wisconsin Commission) B. Reply Comments AT&T Bell Atlantic GTE Individual Commenters Joint Consumer Commenters MCI Pathfinder SBC TRA TURN APPENDIX B AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 54 Subpart E - Universal Service Support for Low-Income Consumers § 54.403 Lifeline support amount. (a) The federal Lifeline support amount for all eligible telecommunications carriers shall equal: Tier One. The tariffed rate in effect for the primary residential End User Common Line charge of the incumbent local exchange carrier serving the area in which the qualifying low-income consumer receives service, as determined in accordance with § 69.104 or §§ 69.152(d)(1) and
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  • section 254 and shall, throughout the service area for which the designation is received advertise the availability of such services and the charges therefor using media of general distribution.'' 4 47 C.F.R. 54.401(a)(2); In the Matter of Federal- State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8957, 341(1997). 5 47 C.F.R. 54.411(a)(1). 6 47 C.F.R. 54.403(a)(4), 54.411(a)(3). ``Tier four'' support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount can not bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than $1. See 47 C.F.R. 54.403. 7 47 U.S.C. 254. See also, Letter from Pend Oreille Telephone Company to Colleen Heitkamp,
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  • Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8957, 341(1997), affirmed in part, reversed in part and remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999), cert. denied, 530 U.S. 1210 (2000), cert. dismissed, 531 U.S. 975 (2000). 547 C.F.R. 54.411(a)(1). 647 C.F.R. 54.403(a)(4), 54.411(a)(3). ``Tier four'' support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount can not bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than $1. See 47 C.F.R. 54.403. 7Verizon has been an ETC in the following 14 states since 1998: Arizona, California, Florida,
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  • the support burden on high-volume long-distance and business customers. We further seek comment on the extent to which some or all of these questions should be answered in consultation with the Joint Board, including whether there are jurisdictional or other reasons why consultation would be appropriate. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-168 28 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 36.711, 52.33, 54.400, 54.401, 54.403, 54.405, 54.409. 29 See, e.g., AT&T Tariff FCC No. 27, 2nd Rev. P. 3-19.5, at § 3.5.12.C (eff. June 15, 1999) (exempting low-income subscribers from AT&T's PICC charge), 2nd Rev. P. 3-19.6, at § 3.5.12.D (eff. July 1, 1999) (exempting low-income subscribers from AT&T's USF charge); MCI Tariff FCC No. 1, 140th Rev. P. 19.3, at § C.3.021212 (eff. Feb.
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  • be increased by an amount that reduces each carrier's high-cost fund payment in order that the total fund equal the capped amount. See 47 C.F.R. § 36.622 (c) and (d). Federal universal service support for low-income consumers is available only where eligibility is based solely on income or factors directly related to income. 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a) See Petitions for Waiver of Section 54.403(a) filed by Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. (January 22, 1999), Tohono O'odham Utility Authority (January 26, 1999), San Carlos Telecommunications, Inc. (February 12, 1999) and Fort Mojave Telecommunications, Inc. (February 17, 1999). First Report and Order 12 FCC Rcd at 8963. .
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  • plan, and that the existing rules would remain intact for companies not choosing this plan. These preliminary draft rules are also written, for illustrative purposes, as if the initial changes were to be implemented January 1, 2000. The actual implementation date may need to be adjusted for Y2K implementation. PART 54 Subpart E - Universal Service Support for Low-Income Consumers §54.403 Lifeline support amount. (a) The federal baseline Lifeline support amount shall equal $3.50 per qualifying low-income consumer.the tariffed rate in effect for the primary residential end user common line charge, as determined in accordance with § 69.152(d), for the qualifying low-income consumer. If the state commission approves an additional reduction of $1.75 in the amount paid by consumers, additional federal
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  • used on bills when referring to various line-item charges relating to federal regulatory action, including local number portability and subscriber line charges, in addition to charges attributed to the universal service fund. TIB Order and FNPRM, 14 FCC Rcd at 7537, para. 71. infra, the Commission has previously expressed concern about limiting carriers' pricing flexibility. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.401, 54.403 (describing Lifeline program). See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 8952-53, para. 329. Lifeline customer eligibility criteria are outlined in section 54.409 of our rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.409. See 47 C.F.R. § 69.158; see also Access Charge Reform, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249,
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  • ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Universal Service ) ORDER Adopted: December 22, 1999 Released: December 23, 1999 By the Common Carrier Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION . Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. (Gila River), Tohono O'odham Utility Authority (Tohono O'odham), San Carlos Apache Telecommunications Utility, Inc. (San Carlos), and Fort Mojave Telecommunications, Inc. (Fort Mojave) have all filed petitions for waiver of section 54.403(a) of the Commission's rules. These four petitioners, all located in Arizona, ask that we waive the requirement in section 54.403(a) that requires state commission action before they can receive federal Lifeline support reimbursements, as none of the four are subject to the jurisdiction of a state telecommunications regulatory commission. In addition to the $3.50 per month per Lifeline subscriber in
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  • of Attorney General) (collectively, Joint Consumer Advocates) Qwest RTC Sprint The Utility Reform Network (TURN) USTA Wisconsin Public Service Commission (Wisconsin Commission) B. Reply Comments AT&T Bell Atlantic GTE Individual Commenters Joint Consumer Commenters MCI Pathfinder SBC TRA TURN APPENDIX B AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 54 Subpart E - Universal Service Support for Low-Income Consumers § 54.403 Lifeline support amount. (a) The federal Lifeline support amount for all eligible telecommunications carriers shall equal: Tier One. The tariffed rate in effect for the primary residential End User Common Line charge of the incumbent local exchange carrier serving the area in which the qualifying low-income consumer receives service, as determined in accordance with § 69.104 or §§ 69.152(d)(1) and
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  • the example of states such as New York and require all qualifying low-income individuals on tribal lands to pay a minimum monthly Lifeline rate of $1. As explained further below, this enhanced Lifeline support should substantially reduce the Lifeline rate (i.e., the monthly basic service rate) for all qualifying low-income consumers on tribal lands. Consistent with the requirement of section 54.403(a) of our rules, we condition the receipt of this increased federal Lifeline support on carriers passing through the entire fourth-tier support amount to each qualifying low-income individual living on tribal lands by an equivalent reduction in the subscriber's monthly bill for local service. Specifically, we require each eligible telecommunications carrier to certify that it (1) will pass through the fourth-tier
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  • developed specifically for this purpose. Western Wireless requests the use of a $10 per line benchmark. Western Wireless also requests a waiver of 47 C.F.R. § 54.307 to allow Western Wireless to begin receiving universal service support immediately upon providing services eligible for universal service support to the Crow Reservation. Western Wireless also seeks a waiver of 47 C.F.R. § 54.403 to enable the federal universal service fund to provide both the federal share and the state share of support for the Lifeline and Link-Up programs for low-income individuals. Western Wireless contends that each of the waiver requests satisfy the Commission's two-pronged waiver standard (i.e., that special circumstances justify the requested waivers, and granting them would serve the public interest). We
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  • Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 00-193 (rel. May 31, 2000) (CALLS Order); see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.800-54.809 (interstate access universal service support mechanism rules), 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.403 (Lifeline rules as revised by the CALLS Order). In the CALLS Order, the Commission appointed USAC as the administrator for the new interstate access support mechanism and directed USAC's High Cost and Low Income Committee to oversee the operation of the mechanism. See CALLS Order at ¶ 226. See USAC Filing for Third Quarter 2000 at 29-30. USAC projects that
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  • eligibility standards described above. Tier 4 support provides up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates. Eligible subscribers living on tribal lands that receive Tier 4 support must pay at least $1 a month for local phone service, after the discount. 11 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(c). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 2 - 4 The Commission's Link Up program provides qualified low-income individuals with a federally-financed 50% discount (up to a maximum $30 discount) on initial connection charges.16 In addition, these subscribers can choose to schedule deferred payments of up to $200 over a one-year period, with the customary interest charges
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  • $1.75 per month in federal support, available if all relevant state regulatory authorities approve such a reduction.15 (All fifty states have approved.) 10 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a). 11 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(b). Certain criteria will not become effective until notice is published in the Federal Register. 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(d). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(d). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 2 - 4 Tier 3 of federal support is based on the amount of additional state support mandated by the relevant state or otherwise provided by carriers. Federal support is available to match one half of the non-federal support provided, up to a maximum of $1.75 in federal support, assuming that the carrier has all
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  • grade access to the public switched telephone network, Dual Tone Multifrequency signaling or its functional digital equivalent, access to emergency services, access to operator services, access to interexchange service, access to directory assistance, and toll limitation. The federal program compensates eligible telecommunications carriers for toll-limitation based on the carrier's incremental cost of providing toll- limitation services.16 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 16 1997 Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8981 at para. 386. 2 - 4 Advertising. Carriers offering Lifeline and Link Up are also required to publicize the availability of those programs "in a manner reasonably designed to reach those most likely to qualify for support." 17 Support Mechanism.
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  • schedule deferred payments of up to $200 over a one-year period, with the customary interest charges paid by federal support.17 In addition, eligible residents of tribal lands can receive support to fully cover any charges between $60 and $130, representing up to a maximum of $100 in discounts on initial connection charges of $130 or more.18 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(1). 14 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 15 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 16 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(1). 17 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(2). 18 47 C.F.R. § 54.411(a)(3). 2 - 4 Services Basic service must include, at a minimum: single-party service, voice grade access to the public switched telephone network, Dual Tone Multifrequency signaling or its functional digital equivalent, access to emergency services,
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  • reducing basic local service rates. This enhanced support may bring basic monthly rates down to $1 for Lifeline customers on tribal lands. LinkUp Support The Commission's LinkUp program provides qualified low-income individuals with a federally-financed 50% discount (up to a maximum $30 discount) on initial connection 10 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)-(c). 11 47 C.F.R. § 69.152(d)(1). 12 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(2). 13 47 C.F.R. § 54.403(a)(3). 2 - 4 charges.14 These subscribers also may choose to schedule deferred payments of up to $200 over a one-year period, with the customary interest charges paid by federal support.15 In addition, eligible residents of tribal lands can receive an additional $70 in support, representing up to a maximum of $100 in discounts on initial
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  • petition requesting a LATA modification of the LATA boundary between the Omaha, Nebraska, and Sioux City, Iowa, LATAs. Comments due March 8; replies March 22. Contact: Gregory Cook at (202) 418-2351 or Alan Thomas at (202) 418-2338; TTY: (202) 418-0484. CC 96-34; PN 2/11/99; DA 99-259 Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. and Tohono O'Odham Utility Authority Petitions for Waiver of Section 54.403(a) of the Commission's Rules- Pleading Cycle Established - CC 96-45 On January 22, 1999, and January 26, 1999, Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. and Tohono O'odham Utility authority, respectively, filed separate petitions requesting waiver of section 54.403(a) of the Commission's rules to eliminate the prerequisite of state commission action, enabling Gila River and Tohono O'odham to receive an additional $3.50 in
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  • Allocation Manual - Public Comment Invited On February 10, 1999, SBC Telecommunications, Inc., filed a revision to its Cost Allocation Manual. Comments due March 24*; replies April 7. Contact: Mark Stephens at (202) 418- 0810; TTY: (202) 418-0484. CC 96-45; PN 2/26/99; DA 99-399 Fort Mojave Telecommunications, Inc. and San Carlos Apache Telecommunications Utility, Inc. Petitions or Waiver of Section 54.403(a) of the Commission's Rules - Pleading Cycle Established On February 12, 1999, and February 17, 1999, San Carlos apache Telecommunications Utility, Inc. and Fort Mojave Telecommunications, Inc., respectively, filed separate petitions requesting waiver of section 54.403(a) of the commission's rules to eliminate the prerequisite of state commission action, enabling San Carlos and Fort Mojave to receive an additional $3.50 in
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  • Allocation Manual - Public Comment Invited On February 10, 1999, SBC Telecommunications, Inc., filed a revision to its Cost Allocation Manual. Comments due March 24*; replies April 7. Contact: Mark Stephens at (202) 418- 0810; TTY: (202) 418-0484. CC 96-45; PN 2/26/99; DA 99-399 Fort Mojave Telecommunications, Inc. and San Carlos Apache Telecommunications Utility, Inc. Petitions or Waiver of Section 54.403(a) of the Commission's Rules - Pleading Cycle Established On February 12, 1999, and February 17, 1999, San Carlos apache Telecommunications Utility, Inc. and Fort Mojave Telecommunications, Inc., respectively, filed separate petitions requesting waiver of section 54.403(a) of the Commission's rules to eliminate the prerequisite of state commission action, enabling San Carlos and Fort Mojave to receive an additional $3.50 in
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  • __________________________________________________________________ **Before an entry denotes that the item is part of the FCC's implementation of the 1996 Telecom Act. While we will attempt to flag all Telecom Act-related items, this marking is unofficial and informational only. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- PUBLIC NOTICES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Released: February 11, 1999. GILA RIVER TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND TOHONO O'ODHAM UTILITY AUTHORITY PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 54.403(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES, PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.Comments Due: March 4, 1999; Reply Comments Due: March 18, 1999. (DA No. 99-259). Dkt No.: CC-96-45. Contact: Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau: Mark Nadel at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484, or via email: mnadel@fcc.gov. Report No: TEL-00065. Released: February 11, 1999. OVERSEAS COMMON CARRIER SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS AND SECTION 310(B)(4) ACTIONS TAKEN.
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  • No.: CC-92-237. Internet URL: [7]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da9904 15.wp Released: February 26, 1999. REPORT FILED BY STATE MEMBERS OF JOINT BOARD ON JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS. (DA No. 99-414). Dkt No.: CC-80-286. Contact: Accounting Policy Division, Sharon Weber at (202) 418-7400. Internet URL: [8]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da9904 14.wp Released: February 26, 1999. FORT MOJAVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SAN CARLOS APACHE TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY, INC. PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 54.403(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.Comments Due: March 19, 1999; Reply Comments Due: April 2, 1999. (DA No. 99-399). Dkt No.: CC-96-45. Internet URL: [9]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da9903 99.wp Released: February 26, 1999. FINAL PAYMENT BY PCS NATIONAL WIRELESS, INC. FOR 900 MHZ SMR MAJOR TRADING AREA LICENSES IS DUE BY MARCH 10, 1999. (DA No. 99-409). Contact: Billings and Collections: Linwood
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  • section 254 and shall, throughout the service area for which the designation is received advertise the availability of such services and the charges therefor using media of general distribution.'' 4 47 C.F.R. 54.401(a)(2); In the Matter of Federal- State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8957, 341(1997). 5 47 C.F.R. 54.411(a)(1). 6 47 C.F.R. 54.403(a)(4), 54.411(a)(3). ``Tier four'' support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount can not bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than $1. See 47 C.F.R. 54.403. 7 47 U.S.C. 254. See also, Letter from Pend Oreille Telephone Company to Colleen Heitkamp,
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  • Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8957, 341(1997), affirmed in part, reversed in part and remanded in part sub nom. Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d 393 (5th Cir. 1999), cert. denied, 530 U.S. 1210 (2000), cert. dismissed, 531 U.S. 975 (2000). 547 C.F.R. 54.411(a)(1). 647 C.F.R. 54.403(a)(4), 54.411(a)(3). ``Tier four'' support provides eligible subscribers living on tribal lands up to an additional $25 per month towards reducing basic local service rates, but this discount can not bring the subscriber's cost for basic local service to less than $1. See 47 C.F.R. 54.403. 7Verizon has been an ETC in the following 14 states since 1998: Arizona, California, Florida,
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  • Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off- premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off- premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n), excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n) excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,
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  • 2090. Single Line Business Access Lines subject to the single line business interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(h) and (n) excluding company official, off-premises extensions, and special access. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2100. Residence Lifeline Access Lines for which the interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Section 54.403 is reduced or waived. The decision to implement a lifeline plan is left to the individual state commission. Enter end-of-year, in-service amounts. Include resold lines, pursuant to Section 51.617(a). 2110. Residence Non-Lifeline Access Lines subject to the residence interstate end user common line charge, pursuant to Sections 69.104(f), (g), and (n). This count will include employee concession lines. Enter end-of-year,