FCC Proposes Reforms to the Agency's Federal Lifeline Program
February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN BRENDAN CARR
Re: Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Affordable Connectivity Program; Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 17-287, 09-197, 21- . . .
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STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN BRENDAN CARR
Re: Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Affordable Connectivity Program; Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 17-287, 09-197, 21- . . .