While the phones may be advertised as free, consumers are actually paying for them through their rate plans, according to the CEO of Consumer Cellular.

Paying out of pocket for a phone — even an economical one — isn’t always possible. Technology is expensive! And seniors, ...

Julie Maestas didn’t know what she was going to do. Maestas, 48, lives at Camp Resolution in North Sacramento and has a Lifeline phone, which are typically free or low-cost from the government. The ...

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Reno Police Department, in collaboration with 911 Cell Phone Bank, is providing free cell phones to victims in urgent situations, aiming to offer a lifeline to those ...