Chairman Wheeler's Response to Members of Congress Regarding Modernization of the Lifeline Program

On March 28, several members of Congress wrote to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler regarding the FCC's Lifeline program, seeking to ensure that the program continues to assist low income consumers with access to affordable communications services. On May 12, Chairman Wheeler responded by ensuring that he agrees that broadband has evolved to become a necessity, and listing the various components of the Lifeline Modernization Order.