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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

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks to ensure that Lifeline services are used to benefit and support eligible low-income Americans, that the program's funding is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse, and that service providers are in compliance with Commission rules. The Commission also seeks to update and streamline Lifeline and related rules.

Published

Apr 3, 2026

Effective

May 4, 2026

Comments Close

Jun 2, 2026(61d)

Citation

91 FR 16871

Agencies

2026-06531Lifeline 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

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Agencies (1)

FCC — Federal Communications Commission

Topics

Communications common carriers Reporting and recordkeeping requirements Telecommunications Telephone

Docket IDs

WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 17-287, 09-197, 21-450, 20-445

FCC No. 26-8

FR ID 338251

CFR References

47 CFR 54

Document Details

Type: Proposed Rule
Action: Proposed rule.
Document #: 2026-06531
Citation: 91 FR 16871
Publication Date: Apr 3, 2026
Effective Date: May 4, 2026
Dates: Comments are due on or before May 4, 2026 and reply comments are due on or before June 2, 2026. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this document, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
Federal Register Pages: Vol. 91, pp. 16871–16893
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