Communications services can literally be a lifeline that connects people to their communities. True to its name, the federal Lifeline program provides up to a $9.25 monthly discount for eligible low-income consumers on selected communications services.
To qualify to apply for a Lifeline discount, consumers must either have an income that’s at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in federal assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Supplemental Security Income, or the Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.
For more details, visit lifelinesupport.org or call 605-582-6311.
* Lifeline program isn’t available in all areas.