US unveils plan to subsidize broadband for poor

US unveils plan to subsidize broadband for poor
Washington (AFP) May 28, 2015 - The top US telecom regulator on Thursday unveiled plans to subsidize high-speed Internet for low-income households, saying the service was essential for people trying to better themselves. Federal Communications chairman Tom Wheeler proposed the plan to overhaul the "Lifeline" program which provides low-cost telephone service to include online access as well. "Broadband access is essenti ... morehttp://www.spacedaily.com/reports/US_unveils_plan_to_subsidize_broadband_for_poor_999.html