Income Eligibility – Free Government Supported Cell Phone Service

Am I eligible?

You’re eligible for Lifeline services if you participate in a qualified assistance program or if your income falls below the 135% poverty threshold.

Due to COVID-19, you only need to provide proof that your current income falls below the threshold.

Low Income

You qualify if your current income is at or below the 135% Federal poverty threshold for your household size.

Unemployed

You can show proof of your current benefits or your recently submitted application.

Income Qualification

Your current income must be 135% or less than the federal poverty guideline. The poverty guidelines are shown below and differ by household size and state.

135% or Less than Poverty Guideline

Proof of Current Income Required

You may also qualify based on program eligibility

You’re eligible for Lifeline services if you participate in a qualified assistance program.

Am I eligible?

Low Income

Unemployed

Income Qualification

135% or Less than Poverty Guideline

Proof of Current Income Required

You may also qualify based on program eligibility

Medicaid & CHIP

SNAP

SSI

Veterans & Survivors

Tribal Programs

Ready to get started?
It's fast, free and very easy!

Am I eligible?

Low Income

Unemployed

Income Qualification

135% or Less than Poverty Guideline

Proof of Current Income Required

You may also qualify based on program eligibility

Medicaid & CHIP

SNAP

SSI

Veterans & Survivors

Tribal Programs

Ready to get started? It's fast, free and very easy!

UNEMPLOYED DUE TO COVID-19?

Ready to get started?
It's fast, free and very easy!