Revolutionizing Communication: The Role of Cell Phone Providers
Residents may be eligible for free cell phone service if their household income is less than 135% of the federal poverty level or if they participate in particular government assistance programs. The program is called Lifeline. Consumers must verify their eligibility with the National Verifier to receive the benefit. The verification process can be done online or through the Lifeline Support Center.
What is Lifeline?
The Lifeline program is a federal assistance program that discounts phone service for eligible low-income households in every state, territory, and Tribal Land—the Universal Service Fund funds the program, which is collected from interstate and international telecommunications service providers. A program is responsible for data collection, support calculation, disbursem...