Trump FCC Using False Claims Of Immigrant Fraud To Drive Up Costs Of Broadband For Everyone
Techdirt [Unofficial]
May 21, 2026
Back in February the Trump FCC announced it was launching new “reforms” of a major bipartisan FCC program that helps poor people afford broadband. Dubbed Lifeline, the program provides a modest $9.25 stipend to help low-income Americans afford either broadband or phone service. Lifeline, developed and supported as a popular bipartisan initiative, is one of […]
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