California obtained millions in federal funds to cover phone and internet service for 94,000 dead people, a new report from ...

“Opt-out states” are those that use their own processes to verify eligibility instead of the National Lifeline Accountability Database. The FCC already revoked California’s opt-out status in November ...

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, ...

Many of the top home internet service providers (ISPs) offer deals or low-cost plans for qualifying seniors. Internet for seniors starts at $14.95 per month with ISPs like Spectrum and Xfinity. And AT ...