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2. Lifeline (FCC program) - Wikipedia

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   In 1997, the FCC broadened the scope of the program under the 1997 Universal Service Order to make Lifeline more affordable for low-income households by raising the federal support amount. [14] Due to the rise of cell phones, the FCC made more changes in 2005 so that wireless phone service providers could offer free cell phone service using ...

3. How to Get Cheap or Free Internet with the Affordable ... - AOL

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   Millions of Americans now qualify for discounted or free internet access thanks to an expanded federal program announced by the White House on Monday. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP ...

4. Government approves emergency $50 internet subsidy for low ...

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   The FCC approved the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that provides a benefit of up to $50 a month for broadband service and up to $75 a month for Tribal area residents.

5. Cut Costs, Not Your Connection: How to Get Home Internet for Less

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   Nov. 15—(StatePoint) If you're struggling with access to reliable and affordable wireless home internet, you're not alone. In fact, more than 20% of Americans living in rural areas and nearly 30 ...

6. Affordable Connectivity Program - Wikipedia

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   The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a United States government-sponsored program that provided internet access to low-income households. [1] Several companies signed on to participate in the program, including Verizon Communications , Frontier Communications , T-Mobile , Spectrum , Cox , AT&T , Xfinity , Optimum and Comcast .

7. Digital divide in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In 2014, Congressmen Bill Foster introduced the ‘‘Closing the Digital 5 Divide for Students Act of 2014’’, which amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 and is aimed at providing affordable internet for residents in low-income housing. It was last referred to the House Committee on Financial Services in 2015.