Lifeline is a government program that helps low-income consumers afford communications services. Subscribers who purchase qualifying monthly telephone service, broadband Internet service, or bundled voice-broadband packages from participating wireline or wireless providers receive a Lifeline benefit.
The Lifeline program offers eligible low-income subscribers a monthly discount of up to $9.25 and up to $34.25 for those who live on tribal lands. Subscribers can get a Lifeline discount on either a wireline or wireless service, but not both at the same time. Lifeline also supports broadband Internet and broadband-voice bundles
Per household, only one Lifeline benefit is available. Subscribers cannot receive more than one Lifeline service due to federal regulations. If a subscriber or his or her household has more than one Lifeline-discounted service, they must immediately de-enroll from other Lifeline services or face penalties.
