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Lifeline | Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines or receive one of the following benefits: Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP formally known as Food Stamps), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) or Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit Program
Required documents
Upon request
Hours
Mon-Fri 7 am-4 pm
(800) 234-9473
Voice·
Toll-Free
Application process
Visit website to apply, or reach out to your phone/internet provider
Fees
Varies by phone/internet provider
Service area
IA
IL
Eligible households can get up to $9.25 off the monthly cost of phone, internet or bundled services.
Once approved, some participating companies offer free cell phones as part of their plan.
Date of Last Formal Update
04/03/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal Communications Commission.