Lifeline | Arkansas Public Service Commission
Lifeline
Lifeline is a federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount to their plans. Some providers also provide cell phones, please call your local company for information.Those interested must apply for Lifeline and then sign up with a participating phone or internet company, recertify annually, and keep their information up to date. See website link for information on how to apply.
Physical Address
PO Box 9100, Wilkes Barre, PA 18773
Hours
Mon 12:00am - 11:59pm; Tue 12:00am - 11:59pm; Wed 12:00am - 11:59pm; Thu 12:00am - 11:59pm; Fri 12:00am - 11:59pm; Sat 12:00am - 11:59pm; Sun 12:00am - 11:59pm; Online application available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Voice
Voice
Application process
Go to https://www.lifelinesupport.org/get-started/ for information on how to apply online, through the mail, or by calling ones phone or internet company.
Fee
Varies by income
Eligibility
One may be eligible if one receives benefits from any of the following programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP) Medicaid Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) Veterans Pension and Survivor's Benefit Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA) Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF) Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)One may also qualify if Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Languages
English
Service area
AR
Agency info
Arkansas Public Service Commission
The Commission has the power to regulate the service and rates of public utilities within its jurisdiction and ensures that services are safe and adequate, and that rates are just and reasonable.