DelawareDelaware commission can approve wireless providers for Lifeline service
Delaware’s Public Service Commission can consider applications from wireless providers seeking to offer federal phone and internet discounts to low-income residents.
What it does
The Public Service Commission may designate wireless phone and internet providers and resellers to offer federal Lifeline service. They must apply first.
Argument forThe Commission could approve more wireless providers for Lifeline, giving low-income Delawareans more ways to seek affordable phone or internet service.
Argument againstBecause the Commission decides which providers to designate, some Lifeline users might not gain another local provider option.
More detail
The law lets the Public Service Commission designate wireless providers and resellers as eligible to provide federal Lifeline service. This applies to providers and resellers of cellular or wireless telecommunications service seeking to provide federal Lifeline service. A provider or reseller must apply before the Commission can designate it. The Commission may adopt rules to carry out this provision. The law takes effect immediately. Implementation is due by the earlier of six months after enactment or publication of notice that final regulations have been adopted.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 26Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 30Passed By House. Votes: 41 YESPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 18Reported Out of Committee (Technology & Telecommunications) in House with 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 20Assigned to Technology & Telecommunications Committee in HouseMinor
- May 19Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 13Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 7 FavorableMinor
- May 6Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in SenateIntroduced
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