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Bring Your Own Device to Assist Wireless

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Importance of Smartphones in Daily Life

What is the true importance of smartphones in our daily life? The evolution of smartphone technology revolutionized communication, introducing SMS, text messages, calls, video chat, and instant connectivity with people…

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What Are the Rules of the Lifeline Program?

Having a cell phone in today’s world is practically a must-have. A cell phone allows you to stay connected to your friends and family, medical offices, schools, and more. As…

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How Do I Get Free Phone Services with Food Stamps?

In today’s fast-paced and highly interconnected economy, being available 24/7 via text, phone call, or email is vital. Smartphones are the primary way most people maintain that level of constant…

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Tricks to Speed Up Internet on Your Android Smartphone

Over time, the Smartphone has become synonymous with using the internet, allowing us to connect to the outside world almost anywhere. It’s no surprise then that when we need the…

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Lifeline Program

Due to sharing many of the same eligibility requirements those currently enrolled in the lifeline program may qualify for The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) also.

Medicaid / Medi-Cal

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Address of the beneficiary, and
  • Date of the award

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Medical Identification number, OR
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

Federal Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans & Survivors Pension Benefit

Pension Grant Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Participant’s name
  • Address
  • A decision about the participant’s monthly entitlement amount
  • Payment start date

Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)

FPHA award letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Date of the award,
  • Name of the beneficiary, and
  • Award amount.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Approval Letter or Benefit Statement issued by the SSA, or on SSA letterhead.

  • Consumer’s name
  • Date
  • Eligibility Date
  • Claim number OR Other consumer identification number
  • Payment amount

SNAP / Food Stamps / CalFresh

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status