Telecommunications and Technology
FCC Proposal Would Demolish Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— November 16, 2017 — Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on a proposal that would dramatically hurt the Lifeline program, a program that provides a discounted rate for low-income individuals to access phone and internet services.
Last week the FCC moved to reconsider current net neutrality protections. Many of the rules and regulations historically in place have benefitted communities of color and disadvantaged communities, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC will speak forcefully to ensure that the FCC continues to protect these communities.
We, the undersigned, continue to support in full the Lifeline reforms adopted in March 2016 to modernize the program for the digital age. For that reason, we encourage the Commission implement those modernizations swiftly. Specifically, we call on you to reverse the Wireline Competition Bureau’s Order on Reconsideration that has undermined Lifeline’s important goal of bringing affordable communications services to poor people, and to set aside any further efforts to erode Lifeline’s promise.
Racial Justice, Civil Liberties and Digital Rights Groups Urge FCC Not to Harm Lifeline Program
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WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, 22 racial justice, civil liberties and digital rights groups signed on to the following statement:
Advancing Justice | AAJC statement on FCC net neutrality order
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Federal Communications Commission voted to reclassify broadband under Title II of the Communications Act and adopt strong rules protecting an open Internet.
Mee Moua, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC issued the following statement:
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