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Lifeline Program: A federal program providing a small ongoing discount ($9.25/month, or more on Tribal lands) applicable to participating phone or internet providers.
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The Lifeline program, run by the FCC as part of the Universal Service Fund, provides a monthly discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to help them connect to jobs, family, and emergency services. It is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), which handles data collection, support calculation, and disbursement for the program. Since 1985, Lifeline has been available nationwide (including tribal lands) with subsidies for mobile voice, mobile broadband, and fixed broadband.
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Google AI ModeAug 18, 2026
Lifeline Program: A federal program providing a small ongoing discount ($9.25/month, or more on Tribal lands) applicable to participating phone or internet providers.
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