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  "description": "Commissioner calls subsidy ‘measly’ amid current affordability crisis",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-27T15:00:40.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 — **Anna Gomez** said the Federal Communications Commission remains divided over the future of its Lifeline subsidy program, citing concerns about affordability and program design.\n\nSpeaking at a policy conference hosted by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Gomez said the program’s $9.25 monthly benefit has not kept pace with current costs.\n\n“We currently have the Lifeline program at the FCC right now,” she said. “It continues to be a really measly $9.25 a month… given today’s issues with affordability that families that cannot afford to meet their basic needs, much less pay for their phone or their broadband service.”\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": "FCC Split on Lifeline Eligibility Reforms, Gomez Says",
  "updatedAt": "2026-07-08T09:51:06.091Z"
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