Fla. Legislature Passes Bill on Wireless ETC Designation

Florida could soon join other states that designate mobile phone providers as eligible telecom carriers (ETCs) for the federal Lifeline program. Florida's House voted 113-0 for SB-478, which previously received unanimous Senate support (see 2402210055). If signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), the bill would immediately transfer wireless ETC designation powers from the FCC to the Florida Public Service Commission.