Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. James Martin/CNET Finding low-cost internet is becoming increasingly more difficult with rising prices and decreased support for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An artistic image of a blue Wi-Fi symbol flickering in front of a purple-hued cityscape. Under the ACP, more than 23 million ...

Federal telecommunications assists millions of American households each year through the Lifeline internet and phone discount program, which offers much-needed connectivity support to families with ...

Under the guise of eliminating waste, Lifeline -- the last remaining federal broadband subsidy in the US -- is about to undergo some major changes that make it much harder to get than before. In a 2-1 ...

President Joe Biden on Monday will announce that 20 of the nation's internet providers have committed to lowering costs for low-income households, a step the administration says will increase access ...

If you're struggling with the cost of internet, you might be able to find assistance to lower your monthly internet bill. Some internet service providers (ISPs) offer low-cost internet to qualifying ...

Did you know that while 75% of adults ages 65 and older use the internet, many still struggle with affordability? Nearly 85% of Americans pay at least $50 per month for access to the internet, ...

Finding low-cost internet is becoming increasingly more difficult with rising prices and decreased support for low-income families. The Affordable Connectivity Program was shuttered in June 2024, ...

Stricter enrollment requirements will make it more difficult to qualify for this federally funded low-income internet program. State and local resources may help fill the gap. Joe Supan is a senior ...