Lifeline Link-Up WorkshopLifeline Link-Up Workshop

April 11, 2006

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LIFELINE GOALSLIFELINE GOALS

● Increase awareness among eligible consumers.

● Focus on consumers who would not have telephone service without Link-Up and Lifeline.

● Develop a sustainable, long-term plan.

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Outreach – from large events to small meetingsOutreach – from large events to small meetings

Outreach efforts have switched from large festivals and events of attendees to smaller, targeted meetings

Meetings are held at community centers and low-income housing developments

Supported by local community leaders and legislators

Opportunities for one-on-one interaction

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Outreach - large scale Outreach - large scale

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Outreach – Small scaleOutreach – Small scale

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LIFELINE OUTLOOKLIFELINE OUTLOOK

Verizon’s policy on non-basic service bundles is consistent with state and federal law

Simplified Enrollment – 9,043 customers enrolled as of 3/10/06

Funding – ETCs should be allowed to recover costs.

Expansion of criteria would do little to accomplish PSC objectives

No need for additional subsidization due to increased competition and increasing numbers of CLECs and wireless providers seeking ETC status

There are no barriers to providing affordable telephone service in Florida