Telephone Communications: Cost and Funding Information on Lifeline Telephone Service
RCED-87-189
Published: Sep 01, 1987. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) efforts to develop a nationwide lifeline telephone service for low-income households.
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Cost analysisDisadvantaged personsEligibility criteriaProgram evaluationTax creditTelephonesParticipation ratesFood relief programsCommunicationsCensus