Life Wireless hires Susan J. Berlin as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Counsel

COVINGTON, Ga., Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Wireless™, a cellular provider offering free phone service to income-eligible customers through the federal Lifeline program, has hired Susan J. Berlin as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Counsel.

Berlin has 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, most recently as counsel for Sprint. She has also worked at NuVox Communications, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and MCI Telecommunications.

"We're thrilled that Berlin is joining our team," said William Curry, principal of Life Wireless. "She's an accomplished lawyer with deep knowledge of the telecom industry. She'll play a key role as we continue to grow and help low-income families and individuals obtain affordable phone service they need to stay connected."

At Sprint, Berlin represented the company before state Public Service Commissions and was responsible for Lifeline regulatory compliance issues. She will take on similar duties at Life Wireless.

Life Wireless is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing Lifeline providers. It operates in 30 states and jurisdictions, compared to eight in 2010.

To be eligible for the Lifeline program, potential subscribers must take part in a federal assistance program such as Medicaid or Food Stamps, or earn no more than 135 percent of the federal poverty level. Customers may not receive service from more than one Lifeline carrier at the same time.

Life Wireless customers receive a basic mobile handset with voicemail, text messaging, call waiting, and other features. Calling plans offer up to 250 minutes a month.

Life Wireless is committed to preserving the integrity of the federal Lifeline program and delivering affordable telephone service to eligible low-income families and individuals. Life Wireless performs multiple checks on each potential customer to verify that they qualify for phone service through the Lifeline program. All Life Wireless sales representatives receive extensive training and oversight to ensure that company policies are upheld.

About Life Wireless
LIFE WIRELESS™ is a Lifeline supported wireless service provided by TELRITE CORPORATION. LIFE WIRELESS™ offers a Lifeline discount to low income families and individuals for wireless services. To obtain LIFE WIRELESS™ service potential subscribers must meet certain eligibility requirements such as receiving governmental assistance or a household income that is 135 percent or below the federal poverty level. The specifics of what determines a potential subscriber's eligibility are specific to each state. LIFE WIRELESS™ service is limited to one per household, and cannot be combined with any other Lifeline offering.

Life Wireless is available in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

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