On March 3, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission proposed a set of reforms that will modernize and drive tougher accountability measures into the Lifeline/Link Up program. On August 5, 2011, the FCC released a Public Notice seeking further input. On September 26, 2011, the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) sought comment on a proposal for disbursing Universal Service Fund low income support to eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) based upon claims for reimbursement of actual support payments made, instead of projected claims for support.
Comment due date: 04/21/2011
Comment reply due date: 05/25/2011
