Lifeline and Link-up Phone Service
Telephone service is considered a necessity for daily modern life. Yet the cost
of starting and maintaining such service may be too high for some consumers. Under
Congressional mandate, the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) supports the Lifeline
Assistance and Link-Up America programs. These programs provide discounts on basic
monthly service and initial installation or activation fees for telephone service
at the primary residence to income-eligible consumers. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC), with the help of the Universal Service Administrative Company
(USAC).
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Qualification for Lifeline and Link-Up Discounts
The Lifeline and Link-Up Programs are available to qualifying consumers in every
state, territory, and commonwealth. Eligibility criteria vary by state. States that
have their own Lifeline program may have their own criteria.
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If you are receiving any of the following government assistance, you may qualify
for government discounted home telephone service. You get a free 1st month including
new telephone number as well as switching your current telephone number. You will
continue to get your government discount and pay only $19.99* a
month!
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Food Stamps * Social Security Income (SSI) * Medicaid, Section 8 public housing
* TANF * School Lunch Program
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