Subsidizes the cost of phone and broadband service for low income households. Lifeline is a federal program that offers a monthly benefit of up to $9.25 towards phone or internet services for eligible subscribers (up to $34.25 for those living on Tribal/Native lands).
Eligible Recipients:
Private Consumer
Eligible Recipients Detail:
A consumer can qualify for the Lifeline benefit if their income is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines, or if they participate in SNAP, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit, or Tribal Programs.
Eligible Purpose:
Private Internet Service; Broadband Enabled Devices
Eligible Purpose Detail:
Lifeline subscribers can apply their benefit to home or mobile phone service or to high-speed broadband.
