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

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 ...

As public services increasingly move online, access to a reliable smartphone is no longer optional. Phones now play a central role in how people manage healthcare, access government systems, and stay ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Mobile, a leading provider of prepaid wireless phone service, today announced the launch of its federal Lifeline program, which provides a monthly ...

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, ...