H.R. 3646 would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption.
Detailed Summary
Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a broadband lifeline program enabling qualifying low-income customers residing in urban and rural areas to purchase broadband service at reduced charges by reimbursing providers for each such customer served.
Requires that the program be: (1) similar in structure to the Lifeline program for basic telephone service; and (2) promote competition from broadband service providers by using neutral technology.
Requires a broadband service provider that is not an eligible telecommunications carrier to obtain FCC authorization to participate in the program.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 9/24/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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