How to Get a Free or Discounted Cell Phone and Service from the US Government

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Tip 1 - Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Peter Horvath | permalink

NEW REQUIREMENT FOR REVIEW OF USAC DECISIONS: Any party (including, but not limited to entities filing an FCC Form 499, federal universal service program applicants, and service providers) that wishes to file an appeal of a USAC decision must first seek review of that decision by appealing directly to USAC before filing an appeal with the Commissio
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For further reading: https://www.fcc.gov/lifeline ^[1]

Tip 2 - Lifeline: Affordable Telephone Service for Income-Eligible Subscribers

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tammy Hsiao | permalink

Lifeline is a government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service for eligible low-income subscribers to help ensure they can connect to the nation's communications networks, find jobs, access health care services, connect with family and their children's schools, and call for help in an emergency.
Tags: Consumer & Governmental Affairs

For further reading: https://www.fcc.gov/guides/lifeline-and-link-affordable-telephone-service-income-eligible-consumers ^[2]