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2. Lifeline (FCC program) - Wikipedia

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   Lifeline is the Federal Communications Commission 's program, established in 1985, intended to make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on monthly telephone service purchased from participating providers in the marketplace. Subscribers can also purchase discounted broadband ...

3. Affordable Connectivity Program - Wikipedia

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

4. Universal Service Fund - Wikipedia

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   The Universal Service Fund ( USF) is a system of telecommunications subsidies and fees managed by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) intended to promote universal access to telecommunications services in the United States. The FCC established the fund in 1997 in compliance with the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

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

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   The previous monthly discount was a $9.25 bill credit, and the new emergency benefit provides up to $50 a month for broadband service and up to $75 a month for Tribal area residents. There is also ...

6. Federal Employees Health Benefits Program - Wikipedia

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   The Federal Employees Health Benefits ( FEHB) Program is a system of "managed competition" through which employee health benefits are provided to civilian government employees and annuitants of the United States government. The government contributes 72% of the weighted average premium of all plans, not to exceed 75% of the premium for any one ...

7. Connection interrupted: Federal internet discount begins to ...

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   Backed by $14.2 billion in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program discounted high-speed internet service for qualifying households by up to $30 per month ($75 for tribal households ...