USF Offering
Lifeline is a government program that offers qualified people a discount on their monthly local telephone bill.
You will save $14.01 on your basic monthly bill. These benefits apply to your local telephone service charges that you purchase as a flat rate service. Lifeline customers may purchase the Safety and Security plan, Plateau's USF offering.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
You're eligible for Lifeline if you participate in any of the following programs:
- Temporary assistance to needy families (TANF)
- Food stamps
- Low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental security income
- National school lunch program
- Federal public housing assistance.
You must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level guidelines, based on family size and annual household income. Click here to determine household income elegibility.
Lifeline can only be used for the main telephone line in a household. The name on the phone bill must match the name of the participant in the eligible program.
To apply for Lifeline, call 1-877-752-8328. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility by providing a copy of a document that verifies that you participate in any of the programs mentioned above. Your Lifeline benefits will take effect when proof of eligibility is received.
Link-up support reimburses local service providers for providing discounted connection charges to eligible low-income consumers. Consumers qualifying for Link-up support are eligible to save up to 50% on installation fees or $12.50. If you qualify for Lifeline, you also qualify for Link-up.
