Order released on July 1, 2026
SUMMARY
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order on July 1, 2026, hitting the pause button on (1) the support phase-out of Lifeline voice services, and (2) the data capacity increase for mobile broadband for an additional year. Therefore, the basic lifeline benefit will remain at $5.25 for eligible voice-only service and the minimum service standard for mobile broadband data capacity will remain at 4.5 GB per month.
THIS MAY APPLY TO YOU IF…
You offer voice lifeline service.
ACTION ITEMS & TIMELINE
Continue to provide the $5.25 federal voice lifeline benefit to eligible subscribers until December 1, 2027.
