Lifeline: Lowering the monthly cost of phone or internet service

Lifeline is a federal program that offers a monthly benefit of $9.25 towards phone or internet services for eligible subscribers (up to $34.25 for those living on Tribal/Native lands).

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, or other federal programs. See the full list of qualifying factors.

Lifeline subscribers can apply their benefit to home or mobile phone service or to high-speed broadband.

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