FCC crackdown on cellphone subsidies leaves millions without serviceIt's supposed to curb fraud, but it may have punished the poor.By J. Fingas, 11.05.2019
Argentina residents use Facebook 'barter clubs' to make ends meetIt's a technical solution to an unfortunate economic reality.By J. Fingas, 07.09.2018
Austin test uses blockchain to improve ID for the homelessIt could reduce poverty and improve services for those with no paper ID.By J. Fingas, 04.14.2018
800,000 low-income UK homes to benefit from free solar panelsThe majority of them will be installed in the north west of England, saving households up to £240 a year.By M. Brian, 09.05.2017
Satellite imagery can be used to predict regions of povertyApplying machine learning to public data creates a more accurate picture of wealth distribution.By A. Dalton, 08.19.2016
US to give poorer Americans $9 a month for broadbandThe FCC is shedding light on its internet-oriented reform of the Lifeline subsidy program.By J. Fingas, 03.08.2016
Comcast's internet access program for low-income families will continue indefinitelyBy J. Fingas, 03.04.2014