Consumer Assistance Programs

Support programs for qualifying low-income customers

Qualifying customers have access to these support programs:

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) temporary COVID assistance
Lifeline (Federal)
Telephone Assistance Program (TAP) assistance offered at the state level

COVID updates in effect until June 30, 2021

Recertifications: Recertification is now on hold for the anniversary dates between April 14, 2020 and September 28, 2021.
Reverifications: All reverification activity is on hold.
Qualification based on income: Individuals may provide less than three consecutive months of documentation as long as they provide an official document that substantiates their income.
De-enrolls: Involuntary de-enrollments of existing subscribers should not occur. Customers are still required to adhere to the Lifeline eligibility criteria.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Overview

Lifeline Overview

How to Apply for Lifeline

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Overview

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) provides a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal Lands. The EBBP is limited to one monthly service discount per household. The EBBP is temporary — it will expire when funds are exhausted or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares the end of the COVID-19 health emergency.

Qualifications for EBBP

A household is eligible if one member of the household:

Qualifies for the FCC’s Lifeline program, including those who are on Medicaid or receive SNAP benefits
Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, or did so in the 2019-2020 school year
Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year
Experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers

How to apply for EBBP

Lifeline Overview

Lifeline is the FCC's program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on monthly telephone service purchased from participating providers. The discounts, which can be applied to stand-alone broadband, bundled voice-broadband packages — either fixed or mobile — and/or stand-alone voice service, help ensure that low-income consumers can afford state-of-the-art broadband and the access it provides to jobs, education and opportunities.

The Lifeline discount may be used for voice or qualified broadband service, but not both.

Lifeline discounts on voice services are available to participants of both state and federally-recognized aid programs.
Lifeline discounts on broadband services are available to participants of federally-recognized aid programs and is limited to certain broadband services. Broadband speeds must be 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload or faster to qualify.
If you purchase voice and qualifying broadband services, the federal Lifeline discount will apply to your qualifying broadband service.
If you purchase voice service and a non-qualifying broadband service, you may qualify to receive both state and federal Lifeline discounts on your voice service.

Standard Lifeline — provides federal monthly support of up to $9.25 for qualifying broadband service and $5.25 for voice services. In some states, additional monthly support is also available

Tribal Lifeline — offers a deeper monthly discount as well as installation assistance through the Link-Up program to qualifying customers who live on federally-recognized Tribal lands.

How to apply for Lifeline assistance

Learn about the Lifeline program on the USAC site

Apply for Lifeline online

Download Lifeline application in English

Download Lifeline application in Spanish

All customers are required to apply for Lifeline through the United Service Administrative Co. (USAC). The USAC site guides you through eligibility and application. After the USAC qualification has been completed, notify CenturyLink with your confirmation number to get the discount added to your qualifying service.

General eligibility requirements for Lifeline:

Lifeline is available to qualified customers in every U.S. state. Qualification requirements vary by state.
One Lifeline discount is available per household, even if the household has more than one telephone or broadband account, including landline or wireless service.
Under the Lifeline program, a household is defined as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses.
The Lifeline discount is not transferable and only eligible customers may enroll in the program.

For details about service standards for the Lifeline program, please see the USAC pages:

How to apply for a State Telephone Assistance Program

Please select your state from the options below to access an additional application required for that state's assistance program. State programs are in addition to the federal Lifeline program, and are based on qualifications for that state.

Alabama Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Alabama does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Arkansas Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Arkansas does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Arizona Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Arizona offers a state telephone assistance discount — the Senior Telephone Discount Program. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.14 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

To qualify for the Senior Telephone Discount Program:

Must have voice service
Qualifying participant must be a senior
Subscriber has qualified for Lifeline
The qualifying member of the household has an income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Click the link below for the English or Spanish application and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Senior Telephone Discount Program Application (English)

Senior Telephone Discount Program Application (Spanish)

California Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of California offers a state telephone assistance discount. The California Telephone Assistance Program offers up to $4.38 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

Apply on the California Public Utilities Commission Lifeline website or download the form below and follow the instructions to complete and return it.

California Telephone Assistance Program Application (English)

Colorado Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Colorado does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Florida Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Florida does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Georgia Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Georgia does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Idaho Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Idaho offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $2.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service for customers and who have qualified for Lifeline based on income.

Click the link below for the Idaho application, only if you qualified for Lifeline via income, and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Former Qwest Customers - Idaho Telephone Assistance Program Application

Former CenturyTel Customers - Idaho Telephone Assistance Program Application

Illinois Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Illinois does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Indiana Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Indiana does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Iowa Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Iowa does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Kansas Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Kansas offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $7.77 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Kansas state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Louisiana Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Louisiana does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Michigan Telephone Assistance Program

The Michigan Telephone Assistance Program (TAP) provides discounts on monthly service for qualified subscribers. Eligibility is determined by CenturyLink. You must first apply for Lifeline before applying to participate in TAP. If you do not qualify for the federal Lifeline discounts you still may be eligible to receive a state TAP discount. Senior citizens may also qualify for an additional state discount.

Qualifying customers (or a qualifying member of a household) must have household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Please be aware that the Michigan TAP discount is only available on a service that includes a voice component.

To qualify for the state-only discount you must meet one of the following qualifications:

Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
National School Lunch Program
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Income below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Michigan Telephone Assistance Program Application

Minnesota Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Minnesota offers a state telephone assistance discount. TAP offers up to a $10.00 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Former Qwest Customers - Minnesota Telephone Assistance Program Application

Former CenturyTel Customers - Minnesota Telephone Assistance Program Application

Mississippi Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Mississippi does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Missouri Disability Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Missouri offers the Missouri Disability Program. The telephone assistance program offers up to $17.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Missouri Disability Program Application

Montana Telephone Assistance Program

The Montana Telephone Assistance Program provides a discount on monthly service for qualified subscribers. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service. You do not need to participate in Lifeline in order to participate in the Montana TAP.

Qualifying customers (or a qualifying member of a household) must be certified by the Department of Public Health and Human Services as a recipient of Medicaid benefits. Copies of your official Medicaid documents must be submitted with this application.

Please be aware that the Montana Telephone Assistance Program discount is only available on voice service.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Montana Telephone Assistance Program Application

Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program

The Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP also known nationally as the Lifeline Program) assists qualifying low-income individuals with keeping telephone services affordable by lowering monthly service rates. Individuals can qualify for NTAP by participating in Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Pension Benefit/Survivors Pension Benefit, Federal Public Housing, or if household income is at or below 135 percent of the poverty level.

Citizen Attestation Form

To participate in the Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program, customers who reside in Nebraska are required to fill out the Citizen Attestation form. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The form must be completed and mailed to the address on the Attestation form before submitting a Lifeline application.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program Attestation Form

Nevada Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Nevada offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Nevada state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

New Jersey Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of New Jersey offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $14.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The New Jersey state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

New Mexico Telephone Assistance Program

The New Mexico Telephone Assistance Program (TAP) provides a discount on monthly service for qualified subscribers. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service. You do not need to participate in Lifeline in order to participate in the New Mexico TAP.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Former Qwest Customers - New Mexico Telephone Assistance Program Application

Former CenturyTel Customers - New Mexico Telephone Assistance Program Application

North Carolina Telephone Assistance Program

The State of North Carolina does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

North Dakota Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of North Dakota offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The North Dakota state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Ohio Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Ohio offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Ohio state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Oklahoma Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Oklahoma offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $1.17 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Oklahoma state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Oregon Lifeline Services

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Oregon offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $7.00 per month discount on internet or home landline telephone service.

Apply on the Oregon Public Utility Commission website and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Pennsylvania Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Pennsylvania does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

South Carolina Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of South Carolina offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The South Carolina state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

South Dakota Telephone Assistance Program

The State of South Dakota does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Tennessee Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Tennessee does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Texas Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Texas offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service

Apply on the Texas Public Utility Commission website.

Tribal Lifeline Services

Former CenturyTel / Embarq customers

Download the application in English

Former Qwest customers

Download the application in English

Utah Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Utah offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $7.00 per month discount on internet or home landline telephone service.

The Utah state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Virginia Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Virginia offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Virginia state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Washington Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Washington does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Wisconsin Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Wisconsin offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $9.25 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Wisconsin Telephone Assistance Program Application

Wyoming Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Wyoming does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Alabama Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Alabama does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Arkansas Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Arkansas does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Arizona Telephone Assistance Program

To qualify for the Senior Telephone Discount Program:

Must have voice service
Qualifying participant must be a senior
Subscriber has qualified for Lifeline
The qualifying member of the household has an income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Click the link below for the English or Spanish application and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Senior Telephone Discount Program Application (English)

Senior Telephone Discount Program Application (Spanish)

California Telephone Assistance Program

Apply on the California Public Utilities Commission Lifeline website or download the form below and follow the instructions to complete and return it.

California Telephone Assistance Program Application (English)

Colorado Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Colorado does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Florida Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Florida does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Georgia Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Georgia does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Idaho Telephone Assistance Program

Click the link below for the Idaho application, only if you qualified for Lifeline via income, and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Idaho Telephone Assistance Program Application

Illinois Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Illinois does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Indiana Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Indiana does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Iowa Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Iowa does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Kansas Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Kansas offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $7.77 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Kansas state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Louisiana Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Louisiana does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Michigan Telephone Assistance Program

To qualify for the state-only discount you must meet one of the following qualifications:

Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
National School Lunch Program
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Income below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Michigan Telephone Assistance Program Application

Minnesota Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Minnesota offers a state telephone assistance discount. TAP offers up to a $10.00 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Minnesota Telephone Assistance Program Application

Mississippi Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Mississippi does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Missouri Disability Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Missouri offers the Missouri Disability Program. The telephone assistance program offers up to $17.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Missouri Disability Program Application

Montana Telephone Assistance Program

The Montana Telephone Assistance Program (MTAP) provides a discount on monthly service for qualified subscribers. MTAP eligibility is determined by CenturyLink. You do not need to participate in Lifeline in order to participate in MTAP.

Documentation of Eligibility

Please be aware that the Montana Telephone Assistance Program discount is only available on voice service.

Montana Telephone Assistance Program Application

Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program

Citizen Attestation Form

The form must be completed and mailed to the address on the Attestation form before submitting a Lifeline application.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program Attestation Form

Nevada Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Nevada offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Nevada state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

New Jersey Telephone Assistance Program

The New Jersey state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

New Mexico Telephone Assistance Program

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

New Mexico Telephone Assistance Program Application

North Carolina Telephone Assistance Program

The State of North Carolina does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

North Dakota Telephone Assistance Program

The North Dakota state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Ohio Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Ohio offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Ohio state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Oklahoma Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Oklahoma offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $1.17 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Oklahoma state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Oregon Lifeline Services

Apply on the Oregon Public Utility Commission website and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Pennsylvania Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Pennsylvania does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

South Carolina Telephone Assistance Program

The South Carolina state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

South Dakota Telephone Assistance Program

The State of South Dakota does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Tennessee Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Tennessee does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Texas Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Texas offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service

Apply on the Texas Public Utility Commission website.

Tribal Lifeline Services

Former CenturyTel / Embarq customers

Download the application in English

Former Qwest customers

Download the application in English

Utah Telephone Assistance Program

The Utah state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Virginia Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Virginia offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Virginia state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Washington Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Washington does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Wisconsin Telephone Assistance Program

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Wisconsin Telephone Assistance Program Application

Wyoming Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Wyoming does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Alabama Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Alabama does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Arkansas Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Arkansas does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Arizona Telephone Assistance Program

To qualify for the Senior Telephone Discount Program:

Must have voice service
Qualifying participant must be a senior
Subscriber has qualified for Lifeline
The qualifying member of the household has an income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Click the link below for the English or Spanish application and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Senior Telephone Discount Program Application (English)

Senior Telephone Discount Program Application (Spanish)

California Telephone Assistance Program

Apply on the California Public Utilities Commission Lifeline website or download the form below and follow the instructions to complete and return it.

California Telephone Assistance Program Application (English)

Colorado Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Colorado does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Florida Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Florida does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Georgia Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Georgia does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Idaho Telephone Assistance Program

Click the link below for the Idaho application, only if you qualified for Lifeline via income, and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Former Qwest Customers - Idaho Telephone Assistance Program Application

Former CenturyTel Customers - Idaho Telephone Assistance Program Application

Illinois Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Illinois does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Indiana Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Indiana does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Iowa Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Iowa does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Kansas Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Kansas offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $7.77 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Kansas state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Louisiana Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Louisiana does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Michigan Telephone Assistance Program

To qualify for the state-only discount you must meet one of the following qualifications:

Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
National School Lunch Program
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Income below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Michigan Telephone Assistance Program Application

Minnesota Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Minnesota offers a state telephone assistance discount. TAP offers up to a $10.00 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Former Qwest Customers - Minnesota Telephone Assistance Program Application

Former CenturyTel Customers - Minnesota Telephone Assistance Program Application

Mississippi Telephone Assistance Programs

The State of Mississippi does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Missouri Disability Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Missouri offers the Missouri Disability Program. The telephone assistance program offers up to $17.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Missouri Disability Program Application

Montana Telephone Assistance Program

Please be aware that the Montana Telephone Assistance Program discount is only available on voice service.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Montana Telephone Assistance Program Application

Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program

Citizen Attestation Form

The form must be completed and mailed to the address on the Attestation form before submitting a Lifeline application.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program Attestation Form

Nevada Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Nevada offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Nevada state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

New Jersey Telephone Assistance Program

The New Jersey state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

New Mexico Telephone Assistance Program

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Former Qwest Customers - New Mexico Telephone Assistance Program Application

Former CenturyTel Customers - New Mexico Telephone Assistance Program Application

North Carolina Telephone Assistance Program

The State of North Carolina does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

North Dakota Telephone Assistance Program

The North Dakota state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Ohio Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Ohio offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Ohio state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Oklahoma Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Oklahoma offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $1.17 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Oklahoma state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Oregon Lifeline Services

Apply on the Oregon Public Utility Commission website and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Pennsylvania Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Pennsylvania does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

South Carolina Telephone Assistance Program

The South Carolina state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

South Dakota Telephone Assistance Program

The State of South Dakota does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Tennessee Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Tennessee does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Texas Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Texas offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service

Apply on the Texas Public Utility Commission website.

Tribal Lifeline Services

Former CenturyTel / Embarq customers

Download the application in English

Former Qwest customers

Download the application in English

Utah Telephone Assistance Program

The Utah state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Virginia Telephone Assistance Program

In addition to Lifeline, the State of Virginia offers a state telephone assistance discount. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.50 per month discount on home landline telephone service.

The Virginia state discount is automatically added when the subscriber qualifies for the federal Lifeline program.

Washington Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Washington does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

Wisconsin Telephone Assistance Program

Click the link below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Wisconsin Telephone Assistance Program Application

Wyoming Telephone Assistance Program

The State of Wyoming does not currently provide any telephone assistance in addition to the federal Lifeline program.

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