A prepaid smartphone with any kind of reasonable data plan runs $30 to $60 a month. For a family already stretched thin on groceries and rent, that's a serious bill. And yet, without a working phone, ...

Discussions around the digital divide often focus on service coverage and affordability. Less attention is paid to the role devices play in determining whether connectivity can be used in practice.

A reliable communication system is one of the basic needs of modern life. From job applications to accessing medical services or simply communicating with family members, having a cell phone with an ...