Lifeline Provides Vital Communications For Groups In Need

Mobile communications have rapidly become a fact of everyday life. People use their cell phones to keep in touch, access the internet, call emergency services, manage health needs, and even search for jobs. For low-income populations such as food stamp recipients, Medicaid recipients, and senior citizens, the high price of cell phones and accompanying usage plans often makes these services inaccessible.
Recognizing this disparity, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established the Feder