Article: Florida Companies Team to Plan Low-Income Phone Service.

By Michon Ashmore, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jul. 23--TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Florida telecommunications companies are teaming with the state to promote an expanded residential phone service for low-income residents.

Verizon, BellSouth, Sprint and the Florida Cable Telecommunications Association said Tuesday that they will work with the state Office of Public Counsel, Department of Elder Affairs and Department of Children & Families on a public awareness campaign for the expanded Lifeline program.

Lifeline subsidizes basic phone service to low-income Floridians who otherwise couldn't afford residential service.

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