FCC Seeks Comment on Lifeline Reform 2.0 Coalition’s Petition

The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition for rulemaking filed by the Lifeline Reform 2.0 Coalition.

In its petition, the Coalition urges the FCC to commence a rulemaking proceeding for the purpose of amending its Lifeline rules to adopt several proposed reforms that, according to the Coalition, will further reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the Lifeline program. Comments are due August 14, 2013; Reply comments August 29, 2013. [WC Docket No. 11-42]