FCC Announces Discounted Phone and Broadband Service Support for Hurricane Helene Survivors

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the agency took quick action to assist people impacted by Hurricane Helene by providing discounted phone and broadband service through its Lifeline program. The agency voted to temporarily waive certain Lifeline program eligibility rules to ensure that consumers receiving federal disaster assistance can easily apply for and enroll in the Lifeline program. Households are also eligible for the Lifeline program if they receive emergency food assistance from the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene.