LIFELINE LINK UP & TOLL LIMITATION - "Your Link to Affordable Telephone Service"

This is a service that provides discounts to eligible low income consumers helping them establish and maintain telephone service.

Lifeline: Lowers the cost of basic monthly local telephone service. Eligible consumers can receive up to $8.25 per month in discounts. Additional state support may also be available.

Link Up: Replaces the cost of initiating new telephone service. Eligible consumers can receive a 50% discount off the one-time cost associated with installing telephone service (up to a maximum of $30). Eligible consumers also qualify for a deferred payment schedule for the remaining costs up to $200.

Toll Limitation: Supports eligible consumers who wish to avoid incurring large long distance fees by choosing toll blocking or toll control at no cost.

Eligibility Guidelines: Eligibility for Lifeline Link Up and Toll Limitation Service varies state by state. Individuals may be eligible for these programs if they participate in one of the following programs:

	Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
	Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
	Medicaid
	Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
	Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
	National School Lunch (free program only)
	Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

To apply for these services interested customers should call 1-888-587-7034.For additional information about these programs, please visit the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) website at www.lifelinesupport.org (Click on the link to go to the website)

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