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The Lifeline assistance program began its life back in 1985 as a way to bring affordable phone service into more American homes. Today the program still can be applied to home phones but the birth of ...

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Lifeline program has significantly increased phone-service penetration rates since the 1980s, but how can the program be optimized for the 21st century?

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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, ...