The deal would also undercut Lifeline, a program that provides low- and no-cost wireless service to individuals who fall below the poverty line. The FCC is already trying to eviscerate Lifeline with a plan that would severely limit subsidized services and cut off funding for some of the most vulnerable users. Even if that plan isn’t executed, the T-Mobile-Sprint merger would drastically reduce the quality and affordability of the Lifeline program across the country.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 21, 2019 11:03 UTC