About Lifeline & ACP with Free Phones Wireless
What is the Lifeline Program?
The Lifeline Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiative designed to help low-income households access essential telecommunication services. Established in 1985, this program aims to connect eligible users to crucial services like job opportunities, healthcare, and emergency communications, ensuring that all Americans have the means to stay connected in an increasingly digital world.
Lifeline provides discounts on phone service to qualifying individuals, aiding them in maintaining vital connections with family, work, and essential services.
What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?
The Affordable Connectivity Program, overseen by the FCC, is designed to help families access necessary broadband services for employment, education, medical care, and more. This initiative aims to link qualifying households with greater access to job openings, health services, online learning environments, and other critical resources.
Lifeline Program Eligibility
A consumer can qualify for the Lifeline benefit if they have an income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines, are without income, or participate in any of the following:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans & Survivors Pension Benefit
- Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Tribal Head Start
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Lifeline Program Guidelines:
- Lifeline services must be used at least once every 30 days to avoid termination.
- The Lifeline benefit cannot be transferred to another individual.
- Enrollment in the Lifeline program is limited to consumers who can demonstrate eligibility based on low income.
- Only one Lifeline benefit is allowed per household.
Meet Our Team
Our team is here to help you secure your free government phone and assist with
completing the online application form for the ACP or Lifeline program.
Sarah Mitchell
Senior Research Analyst
James Carter
Content Strategist
Emily Roberts
Program Outreach Coordinator
