Lifeline can help you get monthly discounts on your phone and internet services. The discounts can include a lower bill or free wireless minutes. You get the discounts through your local telephone company or internet service provider.

Please note: You can only get Lifeline assistance for 1 telephone line in the household.

How do I apply?

To apply for Lifeline, you will need your full name, date of birth, last 4 digits of your Social Security Number or Tribal identification number, and home address. 

To apply online, visit the Lifeline National Verifier.

You can also apply by calling your local telephone company or internet service provider and asking for the sales department. Tell customer service that you would like to apply for Lifeline. Click here to find participating companies in your state.

You can also print and mail in a paper application form. Click here to access the Lifeline application in English or Spanish.