FCC Approves Changes to Phone-Subsidy Program

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The Federal Communications Commission approved changes Tuesday to a federal phone subsidy program for low-income Americans to help them afford broadband service.

The FCC unanimously approved changes to the federal Lifeline program, which subsidizes landline and cellphone service for low-income Americans. Under a pilot program, Lifeline will be expanded to help cover the costs of Internet service.

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[dixiegrrrrl]

1. Why di I have a feeling that also means our bill will go up?

[leftyohiolib]

2. they will. those that have dial tone are already paying it.

its to subsidize the cost ofphone service (dialtone) to those considered to be in a low-income bracket.

[eggplant]

3. I'm fine with it.

Why wouldn't everyone be? Isn't helping the poor a good thing?

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Especially the elderly.

Many live alone and need the ability to call for help if they need it. I certainly am behind anything that improves the quality of life for the elderly poor. They don't need anymore to worry about.

[Drunken Irishman]

5. Only when 'we' don't have to do the helping...

It's the American way, baby!