LIFELINE WIRELESS PROGRAM
Connecting You with Family, Opportunity & Safety
Remaining closer to the things that are important is easy with Lifeline Wireless?. We’re here to help.
What is Lifeline?
Lifeline service is a program that enables qualifying customers to receive heavily discounted or free monthly telephone service. With some providers you will receive:
Free Cellular Service
A Free Wireless Cell Phone
and NO BILLS and NO CONTRACTS!
A Free Wireless Cell Phone
and NO BILLS and NO CONTRACTS!
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR LIFELINE?
The Lifeline program is available to eligible consumers in selected states and territories. Actual requirements vary by state, but in general to qualify for Lifeline, subscribers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines, or participate in one of the following assistance programs:
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Stamps
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
Some states have additional eligibility under the following Tribal programs:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
- Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
- Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
