FCC says Sprint falsely claimed Lifeline subsidies for 885,000 customers The subscribers weren't actually using the service September 24, 2019 https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/24/fcc-says-sprint-made-false-lifeline-claims/ FCC: Sprint Received Lifeline Subsidies for 885,000 Inactive Subscribers
T-Mobile will pay $200 million to settle Sprint's alleged Lifeline abuse The carrier also has to abide by certain rules November 4, 2020 https://www.engadget.com/t-mobile-settlement-with-fcc-over-sprint-lifeline-160839454.html FCC: FCC Reaches $200 Million Settlement in Sprint Lifeline Investigation