Lifeline is a federal program that gives up to a $9.25 monthly discount on phone or internet service.
Heads Up
To get the Lifeline discount, you can either:Check if your current phone or internet company offers the Lifeline discount, orEnroll in service with a phone or internet company (https://data.usac.org/publicreports/CompaniesNearMe/Download/Report) that offers the Lifeline discount.Your eligibility for Lifeline will be checked automatically every year.Only one Lifeline discount is available per household.
Eligibility
You are eligible for Lifeline if you can answer yes to any of the questions below.
Does someone in your household participate in one of these programs?Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)Supplemental Security Income (SSI)MedicaidFederal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)Veterans Pension and Survivors BenefitIs your income equal to or less than the income requirements?Household size|Income in a year1|$20,3312|$27,5943|$34,8574|$42,1205|$49,3836|$56,6467|$63,9098|$71,172For each additional person, add:|$7,263
Required Documents
You will need a social security number (SSN) to apply.You will also need to give proof of income or proof of program participation.
How to Apply
Apply Online
Complete the online application on the National Verifier (https://nationalverifier.servicenowservices.com/lifeline) .Once you are approved for Lifeline, enroll in the Lifeline program with a participating phone or internet company (https://data.usac.org/publicreports/CompaniesNearMe/Download/Report) . Visit a company in-store, or contact one online or by phone. Apply by MailPrint and complete an application in English or Spanish (https://www.lifelinesupport.org/get-started/) . Mail in your application with documents to prove your eligibility.Once you are approved for Lifeline, enroll in the Lifeline program with a participating phone or internet company (https://data.usac.org/publicreports/CompaniesNearMe/Download/Report) . Visit a company in-store, or contact one online or by phone. By phoneAsk your phone or internet company if they offer Lifeline or contact a company (https://data.usac.org/publicreports/CompaniesNearMe/Download/Report) that offers Lifeline near you.
Online
Complete the online application on the National Verifier (https://nationalverifier.servicenowservices.com/lifeline) .Once you are approved for Lifeline, enroll in the Lifeline program with a participating phone or internet company (https://data.usac.org/publicreports/CompaniesNearMe/Download/Report) . Visit a company in-store, or contact one online or by phone.
Apply online
By Mail
Get Help
Visit the Lifeline websitelifelinesupport.org (https://www.lifelinesupport.org/) Call LifelineCall 800-234-9473 (mailto:[email protected]) for questions about your application or to have an application mailed to you.Email LifelineEmail
[email protected] for questions about your application or to have an application mailed to you.