Julie Maestas didn’t know what she was going to do. Maestas, 48, lives at Camp Resolution in North Sacramento and has a Lifeline phone, which are typically free or low-cost from the government. The ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Two years after the 988 ...

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 ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month signed a bill that ensures undocumented California residents can access a state program ...

UPDATE (4/30/24): The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that households with ACP discounts may still see partial discounts in May 2024 if they keep their internet service and their ...