Cell Phones | Lifeline Telephone Support
Eligibility
Income below 135% of poverty or participating in Medicaid, food stamps, SSI, disabled benefits, Section 8, LIHEAP, TANF or free school lunch program.
Required documents
Proof of income or proof of participation in a qualifying program.
Hours
7 days a week, from 9am - 9pm ET
To access this service, contact:
LifeLine Support
800-234-9473
Voice·
Main Phone
Languages
N/A
Application process
Contact your telephone provider to apply. For current list of providers in your state, contact your state Public Service/Utilities Commission or go to www.lifelinesupport.org, click on Companies Near Me and select your state.
Fees
Many programs offer free phones and limited talk and text. Most also offer the opportunity to upgrade talk, text and data for a discounted monthly rate.
Service area
United States
Lifeline Telephone support provides monthly assistance to eligible households on their monthly telephone bill. Assistance can go to either a home phone or wireless bill. In order to get Lifeline assistance, individuals must apply through their telephone company. Only one discount allowed per household.
Last Assured
10/10/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.