Mandatory National Verification for Lifeline Phone and Internet Discounts
This bill requires telecommunications companies to use a central national system to check if customers qualify for Lifeline discounts. It aims to prevent fraud by ending the use of state-level eligibility checks.
Key points
Companies must use the National Verifier to confirm eligibility for Lifeline services.
State-level verification processes are no longer allowed for this program.
The requirement applies to discounts for both voice and broadband internet services.
Status:
Introduced
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