New Mexico Seeks FCC Waiver to Lifeline Deadline
New Mexico joined other states seeking waiver of an FCC Dec. 2 implementation deadline for aligning state Lifeline rules with the updated federal low-income program that added broadband as a supported service. In a petition dated Monday, the Public Regulation…
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Commission said it needs seven more months “to make technical, administrative, and operational changes.” An extension will ensure eligible consumers continue to receive Lifeline benefits in the state, the PRC said. An FCC Wireline Bureau official earlier this month said the federal agency will respond soon to USTelecom and state petitions for postponement (see 1611140052).