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TracFone Seeks Lifeline Change for Texting

The FCC Wireline Bureau sought comment on a petition from TracFone, asking the agency to allow the sending and receiving of text to meet the federal Lifeline program’s usage requirements. TracFone also sought an interim waiver, which would allow customers…

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to demonstrate their intent to use their Lifeline service via text messaging pending adoption of a rule change. Comments are due Dec. 1, replies Dec. 16, said a Monday public notice from the bureau. TracFone is a leading provider of low-cost, prepaid wireless service.