Lifeline program definition

Lifeline program means the federal universal service program providing support for low-income consumers that is defined in 47 CFR § 54.401 to mean a nontransferable retail service offering (1) for which qualifying low-income consumers pay reduced charges as a result of application of the Lifeline support amount described in 47 CFR § 54.403, and (2) which provides qualifying low-income consumers with voice telephony service as defined in 47 CFR § 54.101(a).
Lifeline program means the federal universal service program providing support for low-income consumers that is defined in 47 CFR §54.401.
Lifeline program means the program administered by USAC pursuant to which certain voice and internet services are provided at a lower cost to qualifying families.

Examples of Lifeline program in a sentence

  • Only eligible low-income consumers may enroll in the Lifeline program.

  • This CMA seeks to ensure that Lifeline program applicants and subscribers are eligible to receive the Lifeline benefit in 47 C.F.R. § 54.409.

  • The results generated by this Computer Matching Agreement (CMA or Agreement) will serve as one of several data points to verify eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of the federal Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund) Lifeline program using the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier (National Verifier) and to further the integrity of the Lifeline program.

  • The National Verifier determines eligibility for the Lifeline program and periodically recertifies the eligibility of such individuals.

  • In addition, the system of records notices pertaining to the Lifeline program and the ACP and described above in section IV.A provide constructive notice that personal information in the Lifeline and ACP systems may be shared for matching purposes.

  • Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, authorizes the FCC to establish federal universal support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program for low-income consumers.

  • The results generated by this Agreement will also serve as one of several data points to verify eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of the ACP or other Federal programs that use qualification for Lifeline as an eligibility criterion (collectively, along with the Lifeline program, referenced herein as the Federal Connectivity Benefit (FCB) programs) using the National Verifier and to further the integrity of the FCB programs.

  • The FCC has appointed USAC as the permanent Administrator of the federal Universal Service Fund support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program.

  • The results generated by this Computer Matching Agreement (CMA or Agreement) will serve as one of several data points to verify eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of the federal Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund) Lifeline program using the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and to further the integrity of the Lifeline program.

  • Since participation in such programs makes individuals eligible for the Lifeline program, 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)(2), the automated matching undertaken through this agreement is a cost-effective and efficient way to verify that an individual may receive the benefits of the Lifeline program.


More Definitions of Lifeline program

Lifeline program means the federal universal service program providing support for low-income consumers that is defined in 47 CFR § 54.401 to mean a nontransferable retail service offering (1) for which qualifying low-income consumers pay reduced charges as a result of application of the Lifeline
Lifeline program means the federal universal service program providing support for low-income consumers that is defined in 47 CFR § 54.401 as amended to May 1, 2012, to mean a nontransferable retail service offering (1) for which qualifying low-income consumers pay reduced charges as a result of application of the Lifeline support amount described in 47 CFR § 54.403 as amended to May 1, 2012, and (2) which provides qualifying low-income consumers with voice telephony service as defined in 47 CFR § 54.101(a) as amended to April 2, 2012.
Lifeline program means the program administered by USAC pursuant to which certain voice and internet services are provided at a lower cost to qualifying families. “Lifeline Receivables” state and/or federal government receivables generated through Purchaser’s request for reimbursement subsidies for providing services to eligible customers participating in the Lifeline Program and Affordable Connectivity Program (including from USAC), that are deemed as such by the appropriate state and/or federal government agency or by proxy through an administrative entity contracted with the state and/or federal government.
Lifeline program or “Lifeline” means the support mechanism commonly referred to as the Lifeline Program or the Low Income Program of the Universal Service Fund as established under 47 U.S.C. §§ 214(e) and 254(c) and that operates under the Lifeline Rules.
Lifeline program or “Lifeline” means the support mechanism commonly referred to as the Lifeline Program or the Low Income Program of the Universal Service Fund, as established under 47 U.S.C.