Order released on July 1, 2025.
SUMMARY
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order on July 1, 2025, 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, 2026.
NEXT STEPS & VANTAGE POINT ASSISTANCE
Please contact our Vantage Point Solutions (VPS) Lifeline Team with any questions or concerns.
