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 ...

Rick, a learning disabled retiree, was at his Los Angeles apartment last month when a salesperson from Assurance Wireless stopped by to offer a free mobile phone account, complete with a free phone.

UPDATE (4/30/24): The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that households with ACP discounts may still see partial discounts in May 2024 if they keep their internet service and their ...

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 ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month signed a bill that ensures undocumented California residents can access a state program that provides discounted home and cell phone services — and protects their ...