Lifeline
The Lifeline program is a federal program that provides discounts on phone and internet service to low-income households. The discount is up to $30 per month for phone service and up to $10 per month for internet service.
Equitable Access Program (EAP)
The EAP is a program from the California Public Utilities Commission that provides discounts on internet service to low-income households. The discount is up to $50 per month for internet service.
Connect to Success
Connect to Success is a program from the New York State Public Service Commission that provides discounts on internet service to low-income households. The discount is up to $35 per month for internet service.
Internet Essentials
Internet Essentials is a program from Comcast that provides low-cost internet service to low-income households. The service includes 100 Mbps download speeds and a free modem and router.
Safelink Wireless
Safelink Wireless is a program that provides free or low-cost cell phone service to low-income households. The service includes unlimited talk and text and up to 5GB of data per month.
To find out if you are eligible for any of these programs, you can visit the websites of the respective programs or contact your local library or community center.
In addition to these programs, there are also a number of private companies that offer discounts on internet service to low-income households. To find out if any of these companies offer discounts in your area, you can search online or contact your local internet service provider.
