U.S. Congress - H.R.3646 Broadband Affordability Act of 2009
H.R.3646 - Broadband Affordability Act of 2009
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Official: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption, and for other purposes. as introduced.
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Official Summary
9/24/2009--Introduced.Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a broadband lifeline program enabling qualifying low-income customers residing in urban and rural areas to purchase broadband service at reduced charges by reimbursOfficial Summary
9/24/2009--Introduced.Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a broadband lifeline program enabling qualifying low-income customers residing in urban and rural areas to purchase broadband service at reduced charges by reimbursing providers for each such customer served. Requires that the program be:(1) similar in structure to the Lifeline program for basic telephone service; and
(2) promote competition from broadband service providers by using neutral technology. Requires a broadband service provider that is not an eligible telecommunications carrier to obtain FCC authorization to participate in the program.
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The Online Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui - Congresswoman ...
“That's why, just about one year ago today, I introduced H.R. 3646, the Broadband Affordability Act, which would expand the Universal Service Fund 'Lifeline Assistance' Program for universal broadband adoption. This proposal will ensure ...
Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Universal Service Fund ...
Legislation (H.R. 3646, H.R. 4619, H.R. 5828, S. 2879) to reform and/or expand the role of the USF has been introduced. The FY2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted into law (P.L. 111-117) contained a provision to ...
Science - Technology - Telecommunications: Universal Service Fund ...
Legislation (H.R. 3646, H.R. 4619, H.R. 5828, S. 2879) to reform and/or expand the role of the USF has been introduced. The FY2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted into law (P.L. 111-117) contained a provision to ...
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