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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Mobile, a leading provider of prepaid wireless phone service, today announced the launch of its federal Lifeline program, which provides a monthly ...

The Illinois Commerce Commission is encouraging residents to take advantage of the FCC's Lifeline program, which offers monthly discounts on voice or broadband services for eligible low-income ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the Lifeline phone program to give low-income residents up to $19 monthly regardless of immigration status, removing the Social Security number requirement.