Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

(14,559 posts)

1. Start here.

Wed Aug 19, 2015, 04:17 PM

Aug 2015

https://www.fcc.gov/guides/lifeline-and-link-affordable-telephone-service-income-eligible-consumers

Obama phone is a misnomer. The program was started under a previous president, can't remember who. It is funded by taxes on the telecom industry, not tax payers, but is administered by govt.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Start here. flamin lib Aug 2015 #1

Thank You flamin lib!!!! haikugal Aug 2015 #2

Wow, that was fast!!!! Curmudgeoness Aug 2015 #3

The program was originated when Ronald Reagan was President. PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #4

Thank You! haikugal Aug 2015 #6