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FCC Expands Low-Income Phone Subsidy to Include Internet Service

Written by Teunis Felter

Federal regulators approved a contentious plan Thursday to expand a $9.25-a-month phone subsidy for low-income people to include Internet service, after a skirmish over the provision delayed action by several hours. The final vote by the Federal Communications Commission was 3-2, along party lines, approving a plan advanced by the panel’s Democrats.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/fcc-expands-low-income-phone-subsidy-to-include-internet-service-1459457202?mod=e2fb

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.