During the pandemic, California took major steps to boost cell phone and internet access to vulnerable communities throughout the state, especially to low-income households. In July 2021, Gov ...

And from May 2021 until March of this year, the state allowed low-income families to leverage up to $75 a month in discounts from state and federal subsidy programs, to buy internet and cell phone ...

Phones for low-income users hacked before they're turned on, research finds Endless pop-up ads siphon off data paid for with federal subsidies in the Lifeline program, researchers found.

But in reality, access to phones or phone service is an out-of-reach luxury for many low-income folks. Cost shouldn't have to be a barrier to necessities. Government programs and other options may ...

A day before the California Public Utilities Commission was to vote on a rule that would have shrunken subsidies low-income residents use for phone and internet services, officials pulled the item ...

The ACP may be gone, but you still have options for low-cost internet service. Here are CNET's top picks for each state to help you stay connected.

And from May 2021 until March of this year, the state allowed low-income families to leverage up to $75 a month in discounts from state and federal subsidy programs, to buy internet and cell phone ...

During the pandemic, California took major steps to boost cell phone and internet access to vulnerable communities throughout the state, especially to low-income households. In July 2021, Gov ...

During the pandemic, California took major steps to boost cell phone and internet access to vulnerable communities throughout the state, especially to low-income households. In July 2021, Gov. Gavin ...

State may permanently shrink internet and cell phone discounts for low-income Californians. Companies and consumers aren’t happy, but consumer advocates say the proposed rule could be a more ...

During the pandemic, California took major steps to boost cell phone and internet access to vulnerable communities throughout the state, especially to low-income households. In July 2021, Gov ...