Cell phones are integrally important in daily life. But you might be surprised that many Americans still cannot afford a mobile phone or pay for phone service—at least they couldn’t until the Obama Phone. 5 Ways the Obama Phone Can Help Believe it or not, the …
A stable home internet connection is a necessity for functioning in today’s world, but it doesn’t come cheap. As work, school, and shopping all increasingly go digital, those who struggle to afford a reliable internet service can get left behind. That’s why the federal government has …
You might be surprised to learn that it’s possible to get a free phone number that isn’t tied to a subscription, SIM card, cell phone, or location. Even if you already have a phone number associated with a landline or cell phone – with the rise …
Internet access is not a luxury. People need internet service to check their email, pay their bills, make appointments, and locate important information. But with the average internet bill running between $50 and $60 nationwide, the cost is too high for many people. Thankfully, there are …
The average internet bill is around $60 per month, and the cost of renting a router from an internet service provider can run up to $15. That means accessing the world wide web in your home could cost as much as $900 annually. If you have …
Internet service plans can be expensive, especially if you have to rent a modem and router from the internet service provider. There are some free internet or low cost internet service plans available for low income consumers. But what if you don’t qualify as a low …
Can you imagine a world without the internet? Probably not. But you may be surprised to learn that internet availability in the home is actually not affordable for many low-income Americans. Fortunately, there are some government subsidized options for low income internet. 7 Programs That Provide …
The Lifeline Program, popularly called Obama Phone in recent years, was started almost 40 years ago as a way to help Americans stay connected with phone service. 10 Facts About the Lifeline Program No tax dollars are used to pay for wireless Lifeline 10-13% of current …