Lifeline Home Phone

from $20.24/mo*

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*Prices vary by state. $20.24 for basic Lifeline assisted phone service in AT&T areas.

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Lifeline Home Phone Service

We can get you connected fast with low start up cost, no credit check, no contract!

We can provide Lifeline government assisted residential telephone in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Free Month of Service*
Free Long Distance*
Free Activation*

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* Lifeline qualified customers in AT&T service areas. Prices and promotional offers vary by state and carrier.

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What is Lifeline Assistance?

Lifeline is a Federal program that reduces the phone bill for qualified low-income consumers by providing a subsidy paid for by the Universal Service Fund (USF).

Who is Qualified for Lifeline?

Qualification guidelines can vary slightly by state. On February 2, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released it's Lifeline Reform Order which changed the qualifying criteria for 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)
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF)
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Head Start (after meeting income eligibility)
State assistance programs

Check your state Lifeline guidelines here

What is Link-up?

Link-up is a government assistance program to reduce your telephone 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 or more on your monthly bill. The actual savings can vary by state and telephone provider.

Where can I get Lifeline Home Phone Service?

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

Lifeline Providers

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