Lifeline program

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Federal_Communications_Commission
gptkbp:aims_to increase access to communication
gptkbp:allows one per household
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:Federal_Communications_Commission
gptkbp:effective_date recipients annually
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1985
gptkbp:has_impact_on digital divide
gptkbp:has_programs online and by mail
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lifeline program
gptkbp:includes landline service options
wireless service options
gptkbp:is_accessible_by participating providers
gptkbp:is_available_for qualifying households
gptkbp:is_available_in gptkb:United_States
low-income individuals
gptkbp:is_challenged_by market competition
technological changes
budget cuts
gptkbp:is_considered a safety net program
a critical resource
a public utility service
gptkbp:is_criticized_for complex application process
fraud concerns
gptkbp:is_designed_to vulnerable populations
support low-income families
reduce communication costs
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by effectiveness
impact assessments
user satisfaction
cost-effectiveness
government audits
gptkbp:is_linked_to social equity
access to education
public health outcomes
economic mobility
gptkbp:is_monitored_by government agencies
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Lifeline_Assistance_Program
gptkb:Universal_Service_Fund
telecommunications policy
social safety net
national broadband strategy
telecommunications reform
gptkbp:is_promoted_by government initiatives
non-profit organizations
public awareness campaigns
community outreach efforts
telecommunications advocates
gptkbp:is_subject_to state regulations
federal oversight
gptkbp:is_supported_by local governments
community organizations
advocacy groups
bipartisan legislation
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:Telecommunications_company
gptkbp:offers discounts on phone bills
gptkbp:provides subsidized phone service
gptkbp:receives_funding_from telecommunications companies
Universal Service Fund contributions
gptkbp:requires proof of income
gptkbp:student_enrollment participation in government assistance programs
gptkbp:sustainability gptkb:annually
gptkbp:updates FCC regulations