Welcome

In today’s digital world, our ability to communicate depends on an Internet connection. Millions of Americans don’t have Internet because they cannot afford it. Right now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering reforms to a program known as Lifeline, which would make Internet affordable for low-income families. This storybank was created to collect stories from those communities who will be most directly impacted by the changes to Lifeline.

Follow the story prompt below to submit your story. We’ll make sure your story gets heard by decision makers like the FCC and Congress who can make a difference in extending Internet access for low-income communities.

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Submit a Written Story

To submit a written story fill out the sections below.

What is your name? What city do you live in? What other things about you should a policymaker should know that would help them understand why having broadband at home is important to you?

How does NOT having Internet access at home negatively impact or harm your life? If you had Internet at home, how might that improve your life?

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What kind of a low-income Internet subsidy program would you like to see?