Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. James Martin/CNET Finding low-cost internet is becoming increasingly more difficult with rising prices and decreased support for ...

The federal Lifeline program, often nicknamed the “Obama Phone,” continues to provide free or discounted cell phone service to eligible low-income households across the United States. TRENTON, NJ – A ...

In trying to find ways to stretch your dollars further every month, you must find financial relief and take advantage of breaks where you can. The FCC introduced its Affordable Connectivity Program ...

The Lifeline program has helped millions of Americans gain access to critical phone service through its free and discounted programs. Unfortunately, the benefits of Lifeline are often overlooked due ...

Do you need help paying your cell phone or internet bill? Find out if you qualify for relief from the Lifeline Program and how you can apply. The United States stands out for its numerous economic aid ...

Life, liberty and … free cellphone service? The questionable “Obamaphone” program is still plagued by waste, fraud and abuse. Yet another U.S. Government Accountability Office audit has found ...

The Lifeline Assistance Program is a U.S. federal program designed to ensure that low-income consumers have access to basic telecommunications services. Established by the Federal Communications ...

Although the Federal Lifeline Assistance program was established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), they do not actually manage it. The program's management is handled by the Universal ...

The Federal Communications Commission’s low-income program, known formally as Lifeline, has spent billions of ratepayer dollars to provide phone service for poorer Americans. Because of significant ...

Finding low-cost internet is becoming increasingly more difficult with rising prices and decreased support for low-income families. The Affordable Connectivity Program was shuttered in June 2024, ...