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Lifeline Home Phone Service

We can get you connected fast with no money down (in most states), no credit check, no contract!

We can provide Lifeline government assisted home phone service in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

• Free Month of Service*
• Free Long Distance*
• Pay Nothing to start!*

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* Not valid in all states. Prices and promotional offers vary by state and carrier.

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What is Lifeline Home Phone Service?

Lifeline is a Federal government assistance program that reduces the phone bill for qualified low-income consumers.

Who is Qualified for Lifeline?

Qualification guidelines vary by state. On February 2, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released it's Lifeline Reform Order which changed the qualifying criteria in many states. There is now a floor of eligibility requirements based on federal guidelines. Some states have opted to add more permissive eligibility criteria. If you're receiving some form of government assistance, chances are that you qualify.

Federal guidelines state that you must have a total household income of 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or less, or that you currently participate in one or more of the following programs:

• Medicaid
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• National School Lunch Program's Free Lunch Program
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

Check your state Lifeline guidelines here

What is Link-up?

Link-up is a government assistance program to reduce your home phone service activation cost. However, according to the Lifeline Reform Order released by the FCC, Link-up is no longer available to non-Tribal areas as of 4/1/2012.

How much can I save?

Lifeline will save you 9.25 on your monthly phone bill. The actual savings can vary by state and phone service provider.

Where can I get Lifeline Home Phone Service?

Check with your local phone service provider or we can provide service to you.

We can get you connected fast with a Lifeline home phone service provider you can trust. We offer local and long distance telephone service, government assisted cell phone service, and internet service. Whether you're looking for special features, unlimited calling plans, government assisted service or just want to save money, we've got the Home Phone plan for you.