NTCA Identifies Cost Recovery Issue Implicated by Lifeline Phasedown

NTCA met separately with advisors to several Commissioners as well as Wireline Competition Bureau staff to cost recovery shortfalls implicated by pending phasedowns of Lifeline support for voice-only customers. NTCA expressed its desire to work with the Commission to ensure that full recovery of Subscriber Line Charges (SLC) can occur.

Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, WC Docket No. 11-42
Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support, WC Docket No. 09-197
Connect America Fund, WC Docket No. 10-90