Federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service

Description

Lifeline is a federal program dedicated to making home and mobile phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25. Consumers living on Tribal lands are eligible for an enhanced discount of up to $34.25 per month.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Statewide

• Specialization
  • People with low income

Eligibility

You can qualify for Lifeline:

• Based on your income
• Based on if you use SNAP, Medicaid or other programs
• Based on if you are a survivor of domestic abuse, human trafficking, and related crimes

More details about qualifying are available online.

Application Instructions

Two steps to get Lifeline:

1. Qualify by filling out the application online

You can also call (800) 234-9473 or email LifelineSupport@usac.org for help.

2. Choose a company near you and sign up for service with them. Search for a provider that serves your specific zip code online.