Income eligible and participation in a qualifying government assistance program (list can be found online).

Provides free cell phone plans for low income families. Use services locator on website.

Must meet all these criteria: Be located where Comcast offers Internet service; Have at least one child receiving free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program; Have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days; Not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment.

Offers families $9.95 (plus tax) a month Internet service and a low-cost computer to qualified applicants.
Never pay any price increases or pay any activation or equipment rental fees.
Option to buy a computer at initial enrollment for the low price of just $149.99 + tax
Free Internet training available — online, in print and in person.

Provides telephone assistance for disabled: vision-or hearing-impaired, or who have mobility, cognitive or other disabilities.

Hearing Augmentation Aids
Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
Telecommunication Relay Services
Visual/Reading Aids

Lifeline Assistance program is available for only one wireline or wireless account per household. Low income (see online income chart) and/or recipients of any of the following programs: Medicaid; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Food Stamps/SNAP; Section 8/ Federal Public Housing Assistance; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); National School Free Lunch Program (NSLP); Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).COVID-19 Update: The unemployed may use the Unemployment Benefit Letter as proof of eligibility until 11/30/20.

Offers the Lifeline Assistance Program, a government program that provides eligible low-income customers free monthly data, unlimited texting, free monthly minutes plus a free phone. The program is available for only one wireless or wireline account per household. Separate households that live at the same address are eligible, including residents of homeless shelters and nursing homes. Residents with temporary addresses are also eligible. Offer limited to eligible customers (varies by state) residing in selected geographic areas and is non-transferable. Offers and availability may vary by state/area.COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Discounted Telephone Service
• Discounted Internet Service

Income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and/or participation in government assistance programs such as SSI, SNAP, TANF, NSLP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, etc. Service is limited to one person per household.COVID-19 Update: Individuals unemployed because of COVID-19 may be eligible for LifeLine service utilizing their Unemployment Benefits statement as proof of eligibility.

A US government-supported, Lifeline cell phone program for income-eligible households. Only one Lifeline service may be obtained per household.COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Discounted Telephone Service

Income based. Call for more information.

The federal Lifeline Program (formerly known as UTAP) assists families by providing a discount to either voice or broadband internet connectivity services, but not both. Eligibility for either discounted phone or internet service is determined by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). For eligible cell phone or internet service, contact the local phone or internet company.

Find a company: Locator for companies participating in the lifeline program.

• Discounted Telephone Service
• Discounted Internet Service

Application required. No need to apply if you are currently enrolled in the Lifeline Program.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.