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  "description": "Stakeholders have until May 4 to weigh in on proposed anti-fraud and eligibility rules.",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, April 3, 2026 - The Federal Communications Commission has set a deadline of May 4 for initial comments on its proposal to curb fraud, tighten eligibility requirements and improve oversight of its Lifeline program.\n\nThe deadlines stem from a proposed rulemaking adopted Feb. 18, launching a comprehensive review of the federal subsidy designed to make communications services more affordable for low-income subscribers.\n\nThe rulemaking follows an FCC inspector general report that found roughly $5 million in Lifeline payments were issued to about 117,000 deceased subscribers over five years, prompting calls for stronger safeguards.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Deadline Set for Comments on FCC’s Lifeline Reform",
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