Guide to Lifeline internet and phone discount—eligibility, application process, and renewal for low income internet ...

The Lifeline program was established in 1985 and is geared toward low-income households. Lifeline offers monthly discounts for phone and home internet services.

WASHINGTON — Though last week marked the end of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, the Biden administration said over a dozen internet service providers are committed to offering ...

LifeLine is funded by the small Universal Service Fee that is added to phone subscribers' monthly bills. To get a free phone, you need to apply to one of the regional providers serving your state.

An estimated 5 million households lost their internet connection after the program ended.

Nearly 23,000 Kansans are enrolled in the Federal Communications Commission lifeline program which provides discounts for phones, service, and internet.

The federally-funded Affordable Connectivity Program ran out of funds in May. The Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act would add $6 billion.

The Kansas Corporation Commission is raising awareness about a Lifeline program to help Kansans stay connected.

A new bill in the Senate would renew the federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford high-speed internet. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced her ...