Lifeline Program

Affordable Connectivity Through
 the Lifeline Program

Lifeline is a federal assistance program that helps lower the monthly cost of phone, internet, or bundled services. 

Eligible consumers will receive a monthly discount of up to $9.25. Residents of Tribal lands are eligible for an enhanced discount of up to $34.25 per month. 

Note that only one Lifeline discount is allowed per household. Members of a household aren’t permitted to receive Lifeline service from multiple telephone companies. This is a non-transferable benefit.

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Eligibility Requirements

You can get the Lifeline federal discount if your annual household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For any state-only discounts, your annual household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

You may also be eligible for Lifeline if you or someone in your household participates in one or more of the following state or federal assistance programs:

  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) 
  • Veterans or Survivors Pension Benefit 
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) — state-only discount 
  • National School Lunch program (NSLP) — state-only discount 
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — state-only 
    discount
  • Health benefits coverage under the state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) — state-only discount 

Questions?

For more information, contact Lifeline Texas toll-free at (866) 454-8387 or visit the Lifeline website.