Lifeline Phone and Internet Discount
Lifeline Program
Paid by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) / USAC · 🇺🇸 United States
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Qualifying consumers can get a monthly discount of up to $9.25 off the cost of their phone, internet, or bundled services. Consumers living on qualifying Tribal lands can get up to $34.25 per month.
https://www.lifelinesupport.org/about-lifeline/
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.lifelinesupport.org
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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