Lifeline is a federal program that helps people with a low income get discounted telephone or internet service. Learn about eligibility, applying, and getting help with your service.
Lifeline can help pay for your landline, cell (wireless) phone, or internet service. You may be eligible for Lifeline based on your income and household size or if you receive benefits from a federal assistance program.
Learn how to apply for Lifeline online, by mail, or through a phone or internet company.
If you apply online or by mail, you may need to prove you are eligible based on age, income, address, and more. See the documents that can help prove your Lifeline eligibility and how to submit them.
Contact the Lifeline Support Center if you have an issue with your Lifeline service. For other issues or to file a complaint about your service, you may need to contact your phone company instead.