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Update on Lifeline Research in Florida

Update on Lifeline Research in Florida. Mark A. Jamison Director PURC, University of Florida. Purpose. Correct data from previous presentation Summarize research conclusions Update on ongoing research. Corrected: Characteristics of eligible households in Florida.

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Update on Lifeline Research in Florida

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  1. Update on Lifeline Research in Florida Mark A. Jamison Director PURC, University of Florida

  2. Purpose • Correct data from previous presentation • Summarize research conclusions • Update on ongoing research

  3. Corrected: Characteristics of eligible households in Florida Based on households at or below 135 percent FPG.

  4. Marketing Determinants Trusted sources • Social worker/agency • Telcos • Family • PURC received customer inquiries after news release on study

  5. Structural Issues • Lifeline doesn’t migrate easily as technology changes • Lifeline is specific to voice service and to specific payment systems • Motivates participating households to use voice technology rather than migrate to newer technologies • Low-income households use pre-paid mobile phones more than do higher-income households • Lifeline transfers money between states even though this feature isn’t needed for the program

  6. Current Research • Analysis of effects of interstate financial transfers • State-based voucher system • State-designed voucher usable for any electronic communications service • State elects: Create voucher or keep Lifeline • Voucher states leave current USAC funding (contribution and payment) for Lifeline • Provided through existing social agencies • Funded by state • Cross-state learning through Joint Board

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