Cell phones can be a lifeline to the outside world, especially for older Americans. Unfortunately, not all seniors can afford the high cost of a new cell phone and service. A new cell phone can cost ...

— -- Going through a rough patch financially? As you cut your monthly bills to the bone, it may be tempting to decide to go without cell phone or Internet service. But this can be one of the most ...

The Lifeline assistance program began its life back in 1985 as a way to bring affordable phone service into more American homes. Today the program still can be applied to home phones but the birth of ...

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Reno Police Department, in collaboration with 911 Cell Phone Bank, is providing free cell phones to victims in urgent situations, aiming to offer a lifeline to those ...

Six Investigates is tracking more fallout from fraud, waste and abuse in the government subsidized cell phone program called Lifeline. The FCC has proposed $33 million in fines against three more cell ...