Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications

The FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has ended. Lifeline is an FCC program that helps make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides a monthly discount on qualifying phone, internet, or bundled service from participating providers.

Apply online, by mail, or through a participating phone or internet provider. CLICK HERE for more information. 

For help or a mailed form, call 608-267-3595 or 1-800-234-9473 or email LifelineSupport@usac.org

Eligibility for Lifeline includes:

• Participation in Federal Assistance Programs:
  •  Medicaid
  • SNAP
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
  • Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) (Section 8 Vouchers)
  • Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/Section 202/Section 811
  • Public Housing
  • Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians
  • Veteran Pension and Survivor Benefits
• Household income is at of below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Wisconsin Lifeline Program Information Page

In Wisconsin, over 400,000 households were enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and lost discounted internet service when this program ended.