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California Starts Free Cellphone Program with Help from Federal Money

For those making less than $15,000 a year

Reason Staff | 3.6.2013 2:28 PM

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Impoverished Californians, including those who are homeless, soon will be able to get free cellphones and service thanks to the recent expansion of a statewide program.

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