Receive up to $9.25 off Your Phone or Internet Service
Lifeline is a federal program that helps lower the monthly cost of your phone or Internet service.*
Individual Eligibility
You qualify for a discount if:
- You participate in any 1 of these government benefit programs:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI); or
- Your income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines
Household Eligibility
A household is a group of people that share income and expenses.
- You are only allowed to get 1 Lifeline discount per household.
- If you share housing, complete the Household Worksheet.
- The worksheet is available on our website, LifelineSupport. You can also ask your Lifeline service provider.
3 Ways to Apply
- Apply Online – Find the online application on the Lifeline page.
- Mail Your Application – Print an application from the LifelineSupport website. Fill out and mail it with proof of eligibility to:
Lifeline Support Center
PO Box 9100
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18773 - Contact a Phone Or Internet Company – Find a company that provides Lifeline at the LifelineSupport website. Click Companies Near Me.
You may need to show proof that you qualify for Lifeline, such as:
- A copy of your SNAP or program letter; or
- A copy of your pay stub or tax return to prove your income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines.
*If you live on Tribal Lands, you may receive an additional discount toward your service.
If you have a disability and need assistance with your application, contact the Lifeline Support Center.
Lifeline Support Center
(800) 234-9473 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time | 7 days per week