California collected millions for 94,000 dead people’s phone and internet services, bombshell FCC report finds

FCC: California, Texas, Oregon Took $5 Million in Reimbursements for Over 116K Dead People

"At least 16,774 (and potentially as many as 39,362) deceased individuals were first enrolled and claimed by a provider after they died (i.e. they were deceased at the time of enrollment)."

Ghost Phones: California Rakes in Millions for 94K Dead People

California rakes in millions by providing phone services to over 94,000 dead individuals.

California collected millions for 94,000 dead people’s phone and internet services, bombshell FCC report finds

California took in millions in federal funds for over 94,000 dead people’s phone and internet service, according to a new report from the FCC.

FCC Chief Brendan Carr Moves to Curb Fraud as Agency Program Subsidized Phone, Internet Service for 116,000 Dead People

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the agency will vote on proposals to remove fraud from the Lifeline program, which provided taxpayer dollars to pay for phone and internet service for more than 116,000 dead people. The post FCC Chief Brendan Carr Moves to Curb Fraud as Agency Program Subsidized Phone, Internet Service for 116,000 Dead People appeared first on Breitbart.

FCC changes to Lifeline could raise costs, says Gomez - Broadband Communities

News Proposed changes to the Lifeline program at the FCC could lead to eligible households losing federal support, one FCC commissioner says. By Brad Randall, Broadband Communities Households eligible for the government’s Lifeline program stand to lose up to $9.25 per month, and as much as $34.25 per month on Tribal lands, if changes to the program are passed next month. That’s according to FCC Commissioner Ana M. Gomez, who released a statement…

TruConnect Proposes Lifeline Benefits Raise to $30

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2026 – In an effort to ensure effective connectivity for rural communities, underserved areas and veterans, mobile service provider TruConnect is taking its case to the Federal Communications Commission.In a meeting on Jan. 15 with FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez to discuss raising Lifeline program funding to $30 per month, TruConnect urged the agency to take the actions it could within its own authority. TruConnect was also …