Why? In the US program the government pays for them. What kind of business would...

		refurb on Dec 13, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: If I get locked out of everything, please ... Why? In the US program the government pays for them. What kind of business would turn that down? Looks like the CRTC mandates cheap plans the mobile companies offer free phone and plans too. https://www.telus.com/en/about/news-and-events/media-release...

Which works about as well as the IRS Free File program in the US.