John Heitman
Notice of National Lifeline Association Presentation to Office of Chairman Carr
Representatives for the National Lifeline Association met with the Office of Chairman Carr to discuss the draft Lifeline Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released on January 28, 2026. NaLA emphasized the need for and urged the Commission to revise the Draft NPRM to include questions about whether the $9.25 monthly support amount is enough to make entry-level broadband plans affordable for Lifeline-eligible households. Recognizing that program integrity relies on rules that attract participation by eligible households and compliance-centric providers, NaLA offered the following specific feedbac