Simple Mobile Selected by California Public Utilities Commission as Wireless Partner for Re-Launch of California LifeLine Foster Youth Pilot Program
Simple Mobile, a no-contract wireless provider on Verizon's network, has been selected by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to partner in the re-launch of the California LifeLine Foster Youth Pilot Program. This initiative aims to provide free wireless service to 12,000 foster youth across California. Each participant will receive a free smartphone, charger, and case, along with unlimited talk/text, up to 25 GB of mobile data, and 10 GB of hotspot data at no cost.
The program demonstrates Verizon Value's commitment to digital inclusion. Simple Mobile has also introduced an enhancement to its LifeLine benefits, offering eligible customers $10 discounts per month on any monthly plan. This means qualifying LifeLine customers can get 15GB of high-speed data for $15/month nationally, and eligible California customers can access a 30GB wireless plan for as low as $1/month.
Simple Mobile, un fornitore di servizi wireless senza contratto sulla rete di Verizon, è stato selezionato dalla Commissione Pubblica delle Utilità della California (CPUC) per collaborare al rilancio del programma pilota California LifeLine per i giovani in affido. Questa iniziativa mira a fornire servizio wireless gratuito a 12.000 giovani in affido in tutta la California. Ogni partecipante riceverà uno smartphone gratuito, un caricabatterie e una custodia, insieme a chiamate e messaggi illimitati, fino a 25 GB di dati mobili e 10 GB di dati hotspot senza alcun costo.
Il programma dimostra l'impegno di Verizon Value per l'inclusione digitale. Simple Mobile ha anche introdotto un miglioramento ai suoi benefici LifeLine, offrendo sconti di $10 al mese su qualsiasi piano mensile per i clienti idonei. Questo significa che i clienti LifeLine che soddisfano i requisiti possono ottenere 15GB di dati ad alta velocità per $15/mese a livello nazionale, e i clienti californiani idonei possono accedere a un piano wireless da 30GB per soli $1/mese.
Simple Mobile, un proveedor de servicios inalámbricos sin contrato en la red de Verizon, ha sido seleccionado por la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California (CPUC) para asociarse en el relanzamiento del Programa Piloto California LifeLine para Jóvenes en Acogida. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo proporcionar servicio inalámbrico gratuito a 12,000 jóvenes en acogida en toda California. Cada participante recibirá un smartphone gratuito, un cargador y una funda, junto con charlas y mensajes ilimitados, hasta 25 GB de datos móviles y 10 GB de datos hotspot sin costo alguno.
El programa demuestra el compromiso de Verizon Value con la inclusión digital. Simple Mobile también ha introducido una mejora a sus beneficios LifeLine, ofreciendo descuentos de $10 por mes en cualquier plan mensual para clientes elegibles. Esto significa que los clientes LifeLine calificados pueden obtener 15GB de datos de alta velocidad por $15/mes a nivel nacional, y los clientes elegibles de California pueden acceder a un plan inalámbrico de 30GB por tan solo $1/mes.
Simple Mobile은 Verizon 네트워크상의 계약 없는 무선 제공업체로서 캘리포니아 공공 유틸리티 위원회(CPUC)에 의해 캘리포니아 LifeLine 위탁 아동 파일럿 프로그램의 재출범 파트너로 선정되었습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 캘리포니아 전역의 12,000명의 위탁 아동에게 무료 무선 서비스를 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 각 참가자는 무료 스마트폰, 충전기 및 케이스를 받을뿐만 아니라 무제한 통화/문자 및 최대 25GB의 모바일 데이터, 10GB의 핫스팟 데이터를 비용 없이 제공합니다.
이 프로그램은 Verizon Value의 디지털 포용에 대한 헌신을 보여줍니다. Simple Mobile은 또한 자격이 있는 고객에게 매월 $10의 할인 혜택을 제공하는 LifeLine 혜택의 향상된 버전을 도입했습니다. 이는 자격이 있는 LifeLine 고객이 전국적으로 $15/월에 15GB의 고속 데이터를 이용할 수 있으며, 캘리포니아의 자격이 있는 고객은 $1/월 이하로 30GB의 무선 요금제에 접근할 수 있습니다.
Simple Mobile, un fournisseur sans contrat sur le réseau de Verizon, a été sélectionné par la Commission des services publics de Californie (CPUC) pour participer au relancement du programme pilote California LifeLine pour les jeunes en foyer. Cette initiative vise à fournir un service sans fil gratuit à 12 000 jeunes placés en famille d'accueil à travers la Californie. Chaque participant recevra un smartphone gratuit, un chargeur et une coque, ainsi que des appels et des SMS illimités, jusqu'à 25 Go de données mobiles et 10 Go de données hotspot sans frais.
Le programme démontre l'engagement de Verizon Value en faveur de l'inclusion numérique. Simple Mobile a également introduit une amélioration de ses avantages LifeLine, offrant des réductions de 10 $ par mois sur tout plan mensuel pour les clients éligibles. Cela signifie que les clients LifeLine éligibles peuvent obtenir 15 Go de données à haute vitesse pour 15 $/mois à l'échelle nationale, et les clients californiens éligibles peuvent accéder à un plan sans fil de 30 Go pour aussi peu que 1 $/mois.
Simple Mobile, ein Vertragsloser Mobilfunkanbieter im Verizon-Netz, wurde von der California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) ausgewählt, um am Relaunch des California LifeLine Foster Youth Pilot Program mitzuwirken. Diese Initiative zielt darauf ab, 12.000 Pflegekindern in ganz Kalifornien einen kostenlosen Mobilfunkdienst anzubieten. Jeder Teilnehmer erhält ein kostenloses Smartphone, Ladegerät und eine Hülle sowie unbegrenzte Anrufe/SMS, bis zu 25 GB mobiles Datenvolumen und 10 GB Hotspot-Daten kostenlos.
Das Programm zeigt das Engagement von Verizon Value für digitale Inklusion. Simple Mobile hat zudem eine Verbesserung seiner LifeLine-Vorteile eingeführt und bietet berechtigten Kunden monatliche Rabatte von 10 US-Dollar auf jeden Mobilfunktarif an. Das bedeutet, dass qualifying LifeLine-Kunden 15 GB High-Speed-Daten für 15 US-Dollar/Monat landesweit erhalten können, und berechtigte Kunden in Kalifornien können einen 30-GB-Mobilfunktarif schon ab 1 US-Dollar/Monat nutzen.
- Partnership with CPUC for California LifeLine Foster Youth Pilot Program
- Providing free wireless service to 12,000 foster youth in California
- Offering free smartphones, chargers, and cases to program participants
- Unlimited talk/text with 25 GB mobile data and 10 GB hotspot data at no cost
- Introduction of $10 monthly discount for eligible LifeLine customers
- 15GB high-speed data plan for $15/month nationally for LifeLine customers
- 30GB wireless plan for as low as $1/month for eligible California customers
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The selection of Simple Mobile as the wireless partner for California's LifeLine Foster Youth Pilot Program is a significant development in digital inclusion efforts. This partnership will provide essential connectivity to over 12,000 foster youth, addressing a important need in today's digital-first world. The program's generous data allowance of 25 GB for mobile use and 10 GB for hotspot demonstrates a comprehensive approach to digital access.
From a policy perspective, this initiative aligns with broader efforts to bridge the digital divide, particularly for vulnerable populations. The expansion of Simple Mobile's LifeLine benefits to offer
Simple Mobile's partnership with the CPUC represents a strategic move in the competitive no-contract wireless market. By securing this contract, Simple Mobile, part of Verizon's Value portfolio, gains access to a significant customer base and enhances its brand image as a socially responsible provider. The initiative could lead to increased market share and customer loyalty in California.
The program's comprehensive offering, including free smartphones and accessories, positions Simple Mobile favorably against competitors. Moreover, the expansion of LifeLine benefits to offer
The re-launch of the California LifeLine Foster Youth Pilot Program with Simple Mobile as a partner is a crucial step in supporting foster youth. Access to reliable communication is essential for this vulnerable group, facilitating connections with support systems, educational resources and potential employers. The program's comprehensive package, including unlimited talk/text and substantial data allowance, addresses the multifaceted needs of foster youth in the digital age.
The initiative's potential impact extends beyond mere connectivity. By providing tools for digital inclusion, it can enhance educational outcomes, improve job prospects and support mental health through maintained social connections. The program's scale, covering over 12,000 youth with plans for expansion, signifies a substantial commitment to addressing systemic challenges faced by foster youth in California.
The Program Will Ensure Continued Wireless Service to 12,000 Foster Youth Across California
With this partnership, Simple Mobile will ensure each participant receives a free smartphone, free charger, and free case courtesy of Simple Mobile. The pilot will deliver unlimited talk/text and up to 25 GB of mobile data and 10 GB of hotspot data with Simple Mobile all at no cost to the participant, helping
“We are honored to support California’s foster youth,” said Nancy Clark, President of the Verizon Value organization. “Through this transformative program, we can provide not just a service, but a lifeline to those who need it most, helping
The program will transition more than 12,000 foster youth from all over
In addition to the youth program, Simple Mobile recently introduced an enhancement to its LifeLine benefits, providing eligible customers
More information can be found at www.simplemobilelifeline.com, www.simplemobile.com/gdp/california and www.cpuc.ca.gov/news-and-updates/all-news/digital-inclusion-with-california-lifeline-foster-youth-pilot-program.
About Simple Mobile
Simple Mobile provides no-contract wireless service, backed by the award-winning Verizon 5G network, featuring plans that allow customers to have fast, nationwide, network coverage at a fair price.
Simple Mobile is part of the Verizon Value portfolio of prepaid brands, which includes Straight Talk, Total Wireless, Visible, Tracfone, SafeLink, Walmart Family Mobile, and Verizon Prepaid. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) is one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services.
For more information on Simple Mobile, visit simplemobile.com.
About the California Public Utilities Commission
The CPUC regulates services and utilities, protects consumers, safeguards the environment, and assures Californians access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services. For more information on the CPUC, please visit www.cpuc.ca.gov.
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