Prepaid wireless carriers likely will get limited access to the U...
Prepaid wireless carriers likely will get limited access to the Universal Service Fund (USF)in the Gulf Coast region under initiatives FCC Chmn. Martin outlined last meeting (CD Sept 16 p5), said Medley Global Advisors in a research note. Martin…
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proposed to amend eligibility rules for carrier support under the Lifeline and Linkup programs that subsidize phone service to customers with incomes at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines, Medley said. The proposed changes would mean Lifeline and Linkup eligibility for TracFone, AT&T, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile, Liberty Wireless, Sprint Nextel, Cingular, Alltel, T-Mobile and other prepaid wireless carriers serving low income customers in storm affected areas, the researchers said. “This proposal is modeled off of a recent Commission decision allowing Miami-based TracFone to become eligible for federal Lifeline subsidies once they receive ETC designation in a particular state and offer E-911 service [CD Sept 7 p2],” Medley said.