Millions of SSI Recipients May Qualify for a Discount They’re Not Using

Most SSI recipients likely qualify for a monthly discount on their phone or internet bill through a federal program called ...
WTEN

Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Calling it a “misbegotten ...
Sun Sentinel

Broward man sentenced for stealing nearly $110 million from FCC phone service program

A Southwest Ranches man was sentenced to five years in prison after stealing close to $110 million from the Federal Communications Commission’s discounted phone and internet service program in what is ...
The Boston Globe

Supreme Court takes up $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural and low-income areas

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries ...
Politifact

Stimulus provides billions for broadband, requires FCC to craft broad plan

During the presidential campaign, Barack Obama promised to "reform the Telephone Universal Service Program, direct the FCC to better manage the nation's airwaves, and encourage public-private ...
The State Journal-Register

Illinois pushes to expand broadband access for low-income users

The Illinois Commerce Commission is encouraging residents to take advantage of the FCC's Lifeline program, which offers monthly discounts on voice or broadband services for eligible low-income ...
The Hill

Supreme Court seems likely to OK $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural, low-income areas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to preserve the $8 billion a year the government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas.