When Lifeline began almost three decades ago, the goal was to make sure that all Americans had the securities and opportunities that came with phone service, whether you needed to call an ambulance or call for a job interview.
Schatz emphasizes Lifeline's original purpose of ensuring phone service access for all Americans.
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