Under the guise of eliminating waste, Lifeline -- the last remaining federal broadband subsidy in the US -- is about to undergo some major changes that make it much harder to get than before. In a 2-1 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When the Affordable Connectivity Program ended in June 2024, it left more than 10 million veterans and service members with much higher internet bills. According to a White House fact sheet (the press ...

Over the past two years, millions of low-income U.S. households have received broadband internet at a discount through two consecutive government programs. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, ...

New Mexico lawmakers are considering a proposal to create a state-funded broadband affordability program aimed at helping low-income residents pay for high-speed internet service.The New Mexico Office ...

The Federal Communications Commission announced Friday it has approved funds to provide internet subsidies for low-income families through the establishment of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

Stricter enrollment requirements will make it more difficult to qualify for this federally funded low-income internet program. State and local resources may help fill the gap. Joe Supan is a senior ...