Julie Maestas didn’t know what she was going to do. Maestas, 48, lives at Camp Resolution in North Sacramento and has a Lifeline phone, which are typically free or low-cost from the government. The ...

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 ...

The federal Lifeline program, often nicknamed the “Obama Phone,” continues to provide free or discounted cell phone service ...

AirTalk integrates device access into Lifeline enrollment, linking smartphone availability to eligibility and inventory conditions.

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Public Utility Commission is reminding Oregonians about Lifeline, a federal and state government program that provides discounted or free phone or high-speed internet ...

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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, ...