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UPDATE 1-U.S. FCC looks to subsidize Internet access for poor

May 29, 2015

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote on June 18 to begin the process of revamping the $1.7 billion program, called Lifeline, which has helped poorer Americans get access to telecommunications technologies since 1985.. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler wants to give those receiving the subsidy a choice of using it for phone services, high-speed...

Source: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102715779
 
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