Lifeline Program
What is Lifeline Broadband?
Lifeline is a Federal Communications Commision program that lowers the monthly cost of internet, making communication services more affordable for eligible consumers.
People across the United States rely on the internet to stay connected to family, work, education, and essential services. The Lifeline Program provides a monthly benefit to reduce or eliminate the cost of these connectivity services for qualified households.
Program Rules
Lifeline is available only to subscribers who can document their eligibility
Only one Lifeline benefit is permitted per household
Subscribers are required to recertify their eligibility every year
Eligibility Requirements
Consumers are eligible for a Lifeline benefit if they are currently enrolled in one of the following programs:
Medicaid
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or Food Stamps
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
Reside on Tribal lands and participate in one of the federal or state assistance programs listed above or one of the following Tribal specific programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Head Start (those meeting the income standard, Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Income-based eligibility (at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines)
Eligible customers will receive a $9.25 discount per month off of your bill when you apply for the Lifeline Broadband package (does not apply to 10 Mbps plan).
Low-income consumers on Tribal lands can receive a Lifeline discount of up to $34.25 per month, and up to a $100 reduction for first-time connection charges for Lifeline service at their primary residence.
Call us at 208-686-2022 and we will help find out if you qualify.
If you live on tribal lands visit the enhanced tribal benefit page.
If you do quality and would like to sign up for high-speed internet visit the application page to sign up now!