FCC Extends COVID Flexibility in the Lifeline Internet Discount Program

On March 25, 2022, the FCC extended all waivers in response to COVID for an additional 3 months. Recall, back in March 2020 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order that added flexibility into the Lifeline program. It suspended recertifications and reverification requirements for the Lifeline program during the COVID pandemic. We explain.
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0:00 Lifeline Changes
0:39 Extending COVID waivers
1:18 Sources and Resources
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Read the new waiver:
https://www.fcc.gov/document/wcb-extends-prior-covid-lifeline-program-waivers-june-30-2022

Apply for Lifeline (and Affordable Connectivity Program):
https://nv.fcc.gov/

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