Articles tagged with National Association Of State Utility Consumer Advocate on BroadbandBreakfast.com

September 14, 2010 Broadband's Impact/FCC/Tribal Broadband/Universal Service

FCC Aims to Increase Awareness of Lifeline, Link Up Programs

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2010 – This week is the second annual “National Lifeline and Link Up Telephone Discount Awareness Week” brought to you by the Federal Communications Commission, National Association of Regulatory Commissioners and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates. Keep Reading

March 24, 2009 NTIA/Recovery Act

Advocates Seek Accountability in Expenditure of Broadband Stimulus Funds

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2009 – At the final day of a six-day public forum about the federal government’s $7.2 billion broadband stimulus funding on Tuesday morning, the discussion made a sharp turn toward a focus on oversight and post-award compliance. Keep Reading

February 14, 2009 Universal Service

State Regulators Could Ask FCC to Fund Broadband for Low Income Households

WASHINGTON, February 14, 2009 – State utility commissioners are considering a resolution to "strongly encourage" Federal Communications Commission implementation of a pilot program to make broadband internet access service eligible for subsidies drawn from the Universal Service Fund. Keep Reading

June 13, 2008 Universal Service

Industry and Consumers Clash at FCC Over Cell Phone Fees

June 12 - Industry and consumer groups butted heads at the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday over early termination fees, or charges imposed on the customers of communications services prior to the expiration of their contract. Keep Reading