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Free cell phones for low-income Ohioans

760-thousand low income Ohioans are enrolled in a plan allowing them to get free cell phones. The Lifeline Program is funded with fees paid by telephone companies, which are often passed on to wireless consumers. The idea is to make sure people regardless of income have access to affordable telephone communication. The participating companies decide what types of phones and services will be offered. Public Utilities Commission of Ohio spokesperson Matt Butler talks about it with Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles. 

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.