Wed., June 19, 2013 9:34am (EDT)

Articles Tagged "Lifeline"

  • Mon., April 8, 2013 9:00am
    A Republican utility regulator in Georgia wants to charge low-income customers for their government-subsidized telephone service. H. Doug Everett says the Lifeline program has been abused.
  • Wed., January 16, 2013 11:29am
    The Georgia Public Service Commission has voted to impose fees on cellphones being offered through the Lifeline program after it was targeted in widespread fraud and abuse allegations. The Lifeline program is intended to provide discounted cellphone service to low-income Georgians. The new rules call for a minimum $5 monthly fee for people receiving cellphones through the program.