“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 ...

AirTalk Wireless opened a Fountain Valley walk-in location to help Californians complete Lifeline enrollment and access free or discounted smartphones, including a limited iPhone 11 offer.

The Federal Communication Commission's new rules will require U.S. wireless providers to automatically route calls and text messages to the 988 lifeline to local crisis centers based on the callers’ ...