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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.

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.

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 ...

What about lifeline service? Governments have a history of overestimating how many people would actually be interested in reduced or subsidized telecom service offerings. For example, in Arizona in ...