On October 2, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission released Public Notice DA-18-1009 announcing the launch of the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier in Six States: Colorado, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Starting on November 2, 2018, Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) in these six states will be required to use the National Verifier System to make eligibility determinations for all consumers applying for Lifeline service. Consumers can check their eligibility for Lifeline services directly by using the National Verifier consumer portal available at CheckLifeline.org

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