Lifeline is a government program that offers qualified people a discount on their monthly local telephone bill.
You can save $12.75 on your basic monthly bill. These benefits apply to your local telephone service charges that you purchase as a flat rate service.
You are eligible for Lifeline if
you qualify for any of the following programs:
Food Stamps
Medicaid
Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Programs
Home Energy Assistance Programs
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program
National School
Lunch's Free Program
Federal Public Housing
Federal Public Housing
· Lifeline can only be used for ONE telephone line in a
household.
· Lifeline customers may purchase all services offered to
non-Lifeline customers including high-speed broadband Internet access and
digital television services.
· You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility by
providing a copy of a document that verifies that you qualify for any of the
programs mentioned above.
· If you are not sure about eligibility or proof of
eligibility, please contact PRTC Customer Service for more information.
· Your Lifeline benefits will take effect when proof of
eligibility is received. Your benefits will be discontinued when you no longer
meet eligibility requirements or if proof of eligibility is not received.
· If your household is found to have multiple benefits, you
will be required to choose only one carrier for the Lifeline benefit or
Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will make the choice for you
Call (606)287-7101 for more information.