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The Lifeline Program is a government program that helps low-income consumers with a discount on monthly service for:

• Voice (telephone)
• Broadband internet access service (internet service)
• Combination of telephone and internet service

Lifeline works with both landline and wireless providers. The programs give consumers the opportunities and security that phone and internet service provides, such as connecting to jobs, family, health care, schools, and 911 emergency services.

You may qualify for Lifeline Assistance based on income (at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines) or if you participate in any of the following programs:

• Medicaid
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)

Stay Connected with Lifeline - A brochure explaining telephone assistance programs. Updated January 2022.

Lifeline Across America Website - This FCC website provides information and resources about federal and state Lifeline programs.

Lifeline Eligibility – This website by Universal Service Administrative Company explains if you qualify for the program.

Wireless Lifeline Providers - This chart lists the wireless telephone companies that provide Lifeline discounts in Pennsylvania through the federal Lifeline program. The chart describes and highlights each wireless company's service plan options.

Landline Lifeline Providers - This list contains company phone numbers and web addresses for the companies, and the counties served. 

Lifeline Providers by County - This list shows all of the providers in each county.

Customer Participation - Lifeline and Link-Up information for all participating telephone companies in 2019 and 2020.

Emergency Broadband Benefit for PA Consumers - Factsheet explaining the FCC's recently established the Emergency Broadband Benefit program.

FCC's Notice of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program - As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the Program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider.  Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org.