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 ...

Most SSI recipients likely qualify for a monthly discount on their phone or internet bill through a federal program called ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Virginia Sen. Mark ...

For many Americans who qualify for Lifeline, the challenge begins after eligibility is established. What should be a straightforward process often slows during verification, where unclear steps or ...

Discussions around the digital divide often focus on service coverage and affordability. Less attention is paid to the role devices play in determining whether connectivity can be used in practice.

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 ...

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, ...

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Virginia Sen. Mark Warner wants the FCC to expand the program that helps low-income Americans access the internet. “Broadband is an economic necessity,” Warner said. “If there’s ...