Housing & Utilities · Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
Lifeline Phone and Internet Discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for low-income households.
Links to fcc.gov and lifelinesupport.org. The separate Affordable Connectivity Program ended in 2024.
How to apply
Lifeline Phone and Internet Discount is administered federally, with local offices and contacts listed on the federal site. Use the official page above. Your state's human services agency can also point you to local help.
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About this listing
- Agency
- Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
- Domain
- fcc.gov
- Checked
- November 3, 2026