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Internet and Phone Assistance

Internet and Phone Assistance Articles

Internet and phone programs help low-income households pay for broadband service and mobile phone plans. These programs work through subsidies that reduce your monthly bill—you pay a discounted rate, and the program covers the rest. The programs operate through participating internet and phone companies, so your service provider matters. This section covers how these programs work, what you pay, and which providers participate in each one.

The articles here explain what different internet and phone programs cover, how much your monthly costs would be, what documents you need to provide, and how to set up service through a participating company. You'll also learn the income limits for each program and whether you can use multiple programs at the same time.

Internet and Phone Assistance

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