NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association

06/02/2026 | Press release | Archived content

NTCA and NRECA Reaffirm Centralized Lifeline Program Approach

(June 2) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA and NRECA argued that the record broadly supports assigning new verification responsibilities to USAC and the National Verifier rather than individual carriers, and that monthly bill payment should continue to satisfy usage requirements without additional tracking burdens.

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