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Discounted Telephone Service | Centurylink Lifeline Services

Eligibility
  • Age 18 years and older
  • Must have a member of their household receiving benefits from one or more of the programs listed below:
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • MO HealthNet (formerly known as Medicaid)
  • Food Stamps
  • FPHA or Section 8
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • National School Lunch Program
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Required documents
Proof of Income
Hours
24 Hours
To access this service, contact:

Kate Johnson (CEO)

888-833-9522
888-833-9522
Voice·

Main

Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Application process
Visit website at www.centurylink.com/static/PDF/Support/Lifeline/MO.V5.pdf - fill out the form and mail or fax it to address on form or call the number on your phone bill and specifically ask for information about Lifeline
Fees
  • Sliding fee scale
  • Call For Details
Service area
Individuals should contact CenturyLink 1-800-201-4099 to see if they provide coverage in their area
Phone company providing low-income discounts on monthly telephone service and Internet service for qualified subscribers. Services include discounted Telephone Service and Internet Service Payment Assistance. ALSO KNOWN AS CENTURYTEL CENTURYLINK LIFELINE AND LINK UP
Date of Last Formal Update
08/01/2025
Providing organization
CENTURYLINK LIFELINE SERVICES
Phone company providing low-income discounts on monthly telephone service and Internet service for qualified subscribers. Services include discounted Telephone Service and Internet Service Payment Assistance. ALSO KNOWN AS CENTURYTEL CENTURYLINK LIFELINE AND LINK UP