lifeline link-up workshop april 11, 2006. 2 lifeline goals increase awareness among eligible...
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Lifeline Link-Up WorkshopLifeline Link-Up Workshop
April 11, 2006
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LIFELINE GOALSLIFELINE GOALS
● Increase awareness among eligible consumers.
● Focus on consumers who would not have telephone service without Link-Up and Lifeline.
● Develop a sustainable, long-term plan.
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Outreach – from large events to small meetingsOutreach – from large events to small meetings
Outreach efforts have switched from large festivals and events of attendees to smaller, targeted meetings
Meetings are held at community centers and low-income housing developments
Supported by local community leaders and legislators
Opportunities for one-on-one interaction
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Outreach - large scale Outreach - large scale
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Outreach – Small scaleOutreach – Small scale
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LIFELINE OUTLOOKLIFELINE OUTLOOK
Verizon’s policy on non-basic service bundles is consistent with state and federal law
Simplified Enrollment – 9,043 customers enrolled as of 3/10/06
Funding – ETCs should be allowed to recover costs.
Expansion of criteria would do little to accomplish PSC objectives
No need for additional subsidization due to increased competition and increasing numbers of CLECs and wireless providers seeking ETC status
There are no barriers to providing affordable telephone service in Florida