Federal telecommunications assists millions of American households each year through the Lifeline internet and phone discount program, which offers much-needed connectivity support to families with ...

Under the guise of eliminating waste, Lifeline -- the last remaining federal broadband subsidy in the US -- is about to undergo some major changes that make it much harder to get than before. In a 2-1 ...

A prepaid smartphone with any kind of reasonable data plan runs $30 to $60 a month. For a family already stretched thin on groceries and rent, that's a serious bill. And yet, without a working phone, ...

Over the past two years, millions of low-income U.S. households have received broadband internet at a discount through two consecutive government programs. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, ...

Internet access is one of those basic expenses that can quietly take a big bite out of a monthly budget, especially once an introductory rate runs out. But one Reddit user recently pointed out that ...

The Federal Communications Commission announced Friday it has approved funds to provide internet subsidies for low-income families through the establishment of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

MISSOULA, Mont. — Households struggling to pay for internet service due to the pandemic might be getting some relief soon. The Federal Communications Commission recently announced a new program that ...

Stricter enrollment requirements will make it more difficult to qualify for this federally funded low-income internet program. State and local resources may help fill the gap. Joe Supan is a senior ...