Subsidized broadband program speeds up, but Colorado customers must upgrade to keep discount [telecom]

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The federal Lifeline program provides $9.25 to low-income consumers for wireless or broadband service. But the FCC's upgrade on Dec. 1 may leave some CenturyLink or mobile customers behind -- and with higher bills.

By Tamara Chuang

A national low-income broadband program will get a speed boost on Tuesday as new federal requirements go into effect for the Lifeline service.

But not all Lifeline customers will automatically see the upgrade to