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Re:Internet access is quietly changing Seattle’s tent cities by dizzystar on Sunday April 01, 2018 @04:43AM (#16727376)
Los Angeles, at least, has Obama Phones they give to anyone. I've seen the tables everywhere.
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Re:Internet access is quietly changing Seattle’s tent cities by DoreenMichele on Sunday April 01, 2018 @05:13AM (#16727445)
Those appear to only be cell phones, not smart phones. They allow phone access, but they do not appear to provide internet access. You also need to have an address to qualify.

https://www.obamaphone.com/obama-phone-faqs

There is also an application process. While homeless, it was such a godsend whenever someone just gifted me something I needed, no hoop jumping required.

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