— -- Going through a rough patch financially? As you cut your monthly bills to the bone, it may be tempting to decide to go without cell phone or Internet service. But this can be one of the most ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you’re cringing over your latest cellphone bill, you may be surprised to hear that companies are handing out thousands of phones for free, and you're helping to pay for them. It's ...

As public services increasingly move online, access to a reliable smartphone is no longer optional. Phones now play a central role in how people manage healthcare, access government systems, and stay ...

It was a progressive masterstroke: give Massachusetts inmates unlimited, free phone calls. What could go wrong? Two years and $12.5+ million taxpayer dollars later, the answer is: plenty. Gov. Maura ...

Total Wireless, a Verizon Value brand, is launching a free phone plan available only in California at first. The offer is limited to customers who qualify for the government Lifeline assistance ...