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 ...

Regulators vote to tighten vetting for the phone and internet subsidy after investigation found millions went to dead subscribers.

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 ...

Topline: No matter how far smartphone addiction spreads in America, it’s still impossible to keep texting from the grave. Yet state spending records say otherwise. Phone and internet providers in ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The cost to stay connected seems to be out of reach for many Americans, but a program is working to ensure all Kansans have access to cell phones. Nearly 23,000 Kansans are ...

If you're struggling with the cost of internet, you might be able to find assistance to lower your monthly internet bill. Some internet service providers (ISPs) offer low-cost internet to qualifying ...

A reliable communication system is one of the basic needs of modern life. From job applications to accessing medical services or simply communicating with family members, having a cell phone with an ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced discounted phone and internet service for victims of Hurricanes Milton and Helene through the Lifeline program. The agency also eased enrollment ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Corporation Commission is raising awareness about a Lifeline program to help Kansans stay connected. In observance of Lifeline Awareness Week (Sept. 8-14), the ...

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, ...