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 ...

Commentary: Within the Lifeline Program, fraud is nothing new — it’s embedded deep within its structure.

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 ...

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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.

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In January, the Office of Inspector General at the Federal Communications Commission found that the Universal Service Fund ...

Over time, federal aid systems shift, causing regular updates that can shape how services respond. Not standing apart, the AirTalk Wireless with Lifeline initiative seeks to adapt just as quickly.

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In celebration of National Lifeline Awareness Week, the Oregon Public Utility Commission is reminding Oregonians about Lifeline, a federal and state government program that ...