verifier The term National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier has the meaning given such term in section 54.400 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). (3) State The term State has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 153 ). IV Continued Connectivity 130401. Continued connectivity during emergency periods relating to COVID–19 Title VII of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 723. Continued connectivity during emergency periods relating to COVID–19 (a) In general During an emergency period described in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful— (1) for a provider of advanced telecommunications service or voice service to— (A) terminate, reduce, or change such service provided to any individual customer or small business because of the inability of the individual customer or small business to pay for such service if the individual customer or small business certifies to such provider that such inability to pay is a result of disruptions caused by the public health emergency to which such emergency period relates