(KTLA) — There is a government program that offers free cell phone and mobile hotspot service. Qualifying is easier than ever right now. Here’s how it works and who can get it. “No one knows about ...

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 ...

Paying out of pocket for a phone — even an economical one — isn’t always possible. Technology is expensive! And seniors, ...

Smartphones aren’t cheap, but for many of us, they’ve become essential. We use them for work, communication, information, entertainment, and even paying bills. If you need a smartphone and a wireless ...

State Senator Joe Griffo is participating in the Cell Phones for Soldiers campaign for the 10th consecutive year, collecting ...

While it seems cell phones are permanent fixtures on everyone's ears, there's a large segment of the population who has to go without them. But an update to a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) ...

Nearly 19,000 Rock Island County low-income households are eligible for free limited-use cell phones through a Federal Communications Commission program. The FCC created the Lifeline program 25 years ...

Switching phone carriers is a big decision. Especially if, like me, you have a family plan. But last December, in the midst of all the holiday craziness, I decided to do exactly that. After over two ...

A wireless company has tapped into a federal program to offer free cell phones and service to thousands of low-income residents across Butler and Warren counties. TracFone Wireless Inc., a prepaid ...