Telephone Service Payment Assistance | Lifeline Telephone Support
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Main Phone
Languages
N/A
Application process
Contact your telephone provider to apply. For current list of providers in your state, contact your state Public Service/Utilities Commission or go to www.lifelinesupport.org, click on Companies Near Me and select your state.
Fees
Provides discount for telephone service
Service area
United States
Description
Lifeline Telephone support provides monthly assistance to eligible households on their monthly telephone bill. Assistance can go to either a home phone or wireless bill. In order to get Lifeline assistance, individuals must apply through their telephone company. Only one discount allowed per household.
Last Assured
10/10/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.