Housing & Utilities

Telephone Assistance Plan

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Learn More About This Program

This program can help you pay your monthly telephone bill if you have a limited income. You can get $10 added to your telephone bill account each month. You can also get $9.25 added to your account every month through Lifeline. Lifeline is a government program that helps people with limited income pay for phone services. An extra $25 is available if you live on a reservation or Tribal land.

How do I apply?

To find out how to apply, please contact your local telephone company or the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's Consumer Affairs Office at 1-800-657-3782.

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