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FCC Investigating Lifeline Providers as Advocates, Dems Push Back Against Increased ID Verification

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday it was investigating “an initial group” of companies for potentially defrauding its subsidy program for low-income mobile subscribers.The announcement comes one day before the agency is set to vote on a proposal that would seek comment on increasing eligibility requirements for its Lifeline program, a move advocacy groups sought to persuade the agency against in meeti…
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broadbandbreakfast.com broke the news in on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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