Author: Alex J. HarrisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Program Evaluation: Telephone Lifeline Assistance
Author: Alex J. HarrisTelecommunications
Author: Mark L. GoldsteinPublisher:
ISBN: 9781457868252
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) Lifeline program, companies provide discounts to eligible low-income households for telephone service. Lifeline supports these companies through the Universal Service Fund (USF). Companies generally pass their USF contribution obligation on to their customers, typically in the form of a line item on their telephone bills. In 2012, FCC adopted reforms to address problems with duplicate and ineligible participants and to explore adding broadband through a pilot program. This report examines (1) the status of reform efforts and the extent to which FCC has evaluated program effectiveness; (2) the extent to which households participate and challenges they face in accessing and retaining benefits; and (3) FCC's plans to evaluate the broadband pilot program. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.
FCC Record
Author: United States. Federal Communications CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Telecommunication
Languages : en
Pages : 990
Book Description
Lifeline Telephone and Broadband Pilot Programs for Low-Income Households
Author: Gale RainesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781634837712
Category : Broadband communication systems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made progress implementing reforms to the Lifeline Program (Lifeline), which reduces the cost of telephone service for eligible low-income households. Through FCC's Lifeline program, companies provide discounts to eligible low-income households for telephone service. Lifeline supports these companies through the Universal Service Fund (USF). Companies generally pass their USF contribution obligation on to their customers, typically in the form of a line item on their telephone bills. In 2012, FCC adopted reforms to address problems with duplicate and ineligible participants and to explore adding broadband through a pilot program. This book examines the status of reform efforts and the extent to which FCC has evaluated program effectiveness; the extent to which households participate and challenges they face in accessing and retaining benefits; and FCC's plans to evaluate the broadband pilot program. In addition, the book highlights several important patterns in the data relevant to any consideration of Lifeline support for broadband.
After the Breakup
Author: Robert W. CrandallPublisher: Brookings Institution Press
ISBN: 9780815705338
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The U.S. telecommunications industry has undergone dramatic changes in recent years that have touched almost every American home and business. The average American can dial almost anywhere in the world directly, store and forward a message, or transmit a fax in less than a minute; often for less than the real cost of a 500-mile telephone call tweny-five years ago. The combination of telecommunications breakthroughs, competition among new and old carriers, and the AT&T breakup has transformed the telephone industry and provided customers with a new array of equipment and services. Robert W. Crandall examines the effects of the AT&T breakup and weighs the costs and benefits to the residential and business consumer. On balance, he finds that the efficiency gains from opening up the telephone industry have more than offset the possible efficiency losses, which may be caused by the sacrifice of economies of scale and scope or the absence of fully compatible equipment and services. The replacement of regulation with competition has led to greater productivity in the telephone industry, a more efficient rate structure, and lower equipment prices. Crandall traces the telecommunications evolution from its early beginnings as pairs of copper wires up through the historic 1982 decision to divest. He investigates the impact of technological changes, competition, and the advent of divestiture on the quality of service, local and interexchange service rates, productive efficiency, and income distribution. He also focuses on problems that linger after the breakup in the increasingly competitive but highly regulated sector.
Clearinghouse Review
Author: Telecommunications
Author: United States Government Accountability OfficePublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781977960276
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Through FCC's Lifeline program, companies provide discounts to eligible low-income households for telephone service. Lifeline supports these companies through the Universal Service Fund (USF). Companies generally pass their USF contribution obligation on to their customers, typically in the form of a line item on their telephone bills. In 2012, FCC adopted reforms to address problems with duplicate and ineligible participants and to explore adding broadband through a pilot program. GAO was asked to review FCC's reforms. This report examines (1) the status of reform efforts and the extent to which FCC has evaluated program effectiveness, (2) the extent to which households participate and challenges they face in accessing and retaining benefits, and (3) FCC's plans to evaluate the broadband pilot program. GAO reviewed FCC orders and other relevant documentation; analyzed 2008-2012 Census Bureau data; and interviewed FCC officials, officials at four pilot projects selected based on features such as technology, and officials from 12 Lifeline providers and four states selected based on factors such as disbursements and participation.
Federal Register
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Delegated legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Telephone Communications
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rural telephone
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Critical Connections
Author: United States. Congress. Office of Technology AssessmentPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communication
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description