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<![CDATA[On April 16, 2019, National Hispanic Media Coalition’s (NHMC) Policy Counsel, Daiquiri Ryan, joined the Center for Media Justice (CMJ) for a digital briefing on Lifeline. The discussion was a deep dive into why the Lifeline program matters for low-income communities and communities of color. Ms. Ryan detailed current threats to the Lifeline program’s viability. Other panelists included Erin Shields from CMJ and Aja Taylor from Bread for the City. ]]>
<![CDATA[The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) is considering a proposal that would put an arbitrary spending cap on all Universal Service Fund programs including Lifeline, E-Rate, the Connect America Fund, and the Rural Health Care Program. These programs help schools and libraries provide digital access to populations in need, accelerate broadband deployment initiatives in unserved and underserved areas, and create opportunities for telemedicine in remote communities. Lifeline, in particular, connects more than twelve million households with essential telephone or wireless broadband services. ]]>
<![CDATA[NHMC Participates In a Deep Dive Discussion on Threats to the Lifeline Program]]>
