National Lifeline Association (NaLA)

2023 National Lifeline & ACP Conference

Join us October 11-12 in Nashville, TN to join advocates, suppliers, distributors, and other Lifeline and ACP professionals at this year's NaLA Conference!
NaLA Submits Comments to Senate Universal Service Fund Working Group

As the only ecosystem-based organization focused on ensuring that low-income Americans have sustainable, affordable access to essential communications services, NaLA has submitted comments to the Senate Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group focused on ensuring that low-income Americans have sustainably affordable access to essential communications each and every month.
R Street Institute Event Advocates for Conservative Support on ACP Funding

In a demonstration of the bipartisan support for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), panelists discussed why conservatives should support renewing funding.
Next Century Cities Congressional Briefing Advocates for ACP Refunding

“Lifeline is a lifesaver. Your phone is everything. We live in a technology world where you have to depend on your phone. If you don’t have a phone, you can’t do anything.”

-Paige Spencer-

“It’s not a hand-out, it’s a hand-up!” In today’s world, where constant communication with loved ones, colleagues, and healthcare providers is essential, these programs offer invaluable support.

-Jean Lopez-

“It’s very important for us to be able to provide unobstructed communications ability to our general public.”

-Captain Vince Osorio-

What is NaLA ?

Founded in 2001, NaLA has acted to preserve the Lifeline benefits program by educating the public about Lifeline, creating a community of Lifeline providers and distributors, and providing a platform for Lifeline supporters and recipients by acting as an advocate. We are a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization comprised entirely of volunteer support. Contributions to NaLA that are received are immediately put work for the advancement and preservation of the Lifeline program.