Lane Report – Wireless company partners with agencies to bring free cell phone service to those in need

NEWPORT, Ky. — StandUp Wireless announced plans Wednesday to expand its Community Partner Program to local social service agencies in Greater Cincinnati.

The expansion follows a successful pilot effort in the area that saw the wireless company partner with 40 community organizations to provide more than 600 disadvantaged residents with free wireless cellphone services through the federal government’s Lifeline program.