USAC Got 1.4M Lifeline NV Applications; Full Rollout Coming Soon

All 55 states, territories and Washington, D.C., were incorporated into the Lifeline national verifier framework by December, Universal Service Administrative Co. said Friday in an annual report: The NV was launched in 46 states and territories plus Washington, and soft launched in nine states and territories "with an anticipated full launch date in early 2020." That's later than original targets (see 1912180046). Consumers submitted 1.4 million-plus applications through the NV, USAC said. USAC also updated its NV plan.