Discount Telephone Program, Lifeline

The Lifeline Program is a federal program that provides support to telecommunications companies that in turn offer discounts to millions of eligible consumers.  The Lifeline program provides a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income individuals to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. 



The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands. Consumers with proper proof of eligibility may be qualified to enroll.  To participate in the program, consumers must have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in a qualifying state, federal or Tribal assistance program.

See Lifeline  for more information, or call the Federal Communications Commission at 888-225-5322. 



Apply for Lifeline through your local telephone company or designated state agency.  To locate a Lifeline provider in Virginia, go to  http://www.fcc.gov/lifeline