Get Lifeline and ACP from Life Wireless

Government Benefit Program
Free
Cell Phone Service
Unlimited
Unlimited Data*
Talk & Text
+
Hotspot 5GB
Hotspot
5GB
+
Smart
SmartPhone
Or Bring Your Own
This plan is part of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Lifeline program participants are eligible to participate in the federal government-funded Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). For more information about ACP eligibility read below.

*After you have used your plan’s high-speed data 15GB allowance, we will not turn off your data. Your speed will be throttled to 256 kbps

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What is the Federal Lifeline Assistance Program?

Recognizing the importance of having access to a phone and concerned that low-income households may not be able to afford the full cost of phone service on their own, the federal government created the Lifeline Assistance program in 1985. Consumers who qualify based on federal eligibility criteria can obtain free phone service from Life Wireless in states where Life Wireless provides service through the Lifeline Assistance program.

Qualifying individuals are eligible to receive one Lifeline discount per household. Life Wireless provides free phone service, a free data allowance and free mobile smart phones with qualifying enrollment. Additionally, eligible users can apply for service through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and, if approved, get free unlimited data in addition to the Lifeline benefits. Life Wireless provides access to reliable 5G (where available) 4G LTE coverage nationwide.

Several states have state-run Lifeline programs which may include additional methods to qualify and additional state support. You can learn more about individual states here: www.lifewireless.com/plans

Only eligible consumers may enroll. Eligibility is based on income or participation in certain government benefit programs and is determined by the National Verifier and proof of eligibility may be required. The Lifeline benefit is non-transferable and is limited to one monthly service discount on either wireless or wireline service. For Lifeline eligibility criteria and applicable terms and conditions, visit www.lifewireless.com/tac or call us at 1-888-543-3620. Life Wireless is a service of Telrite Corporation.

Lifeline applicants may apply for Lifeline directly through the Life Wireless site

What is the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal benefit program operated by the Federal Communications Commission that helps low-income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices.

Eligible subscribers can enroll in both programs at the same time. Eligible subscribers receive MORE data if participating in the ACP than in Lifeline alone.

If your household is eligible for ACP abd you enroll with Life Wireless, you will receive the following monthly:

  • FREE Unlimited Talk & Text
  • FREE Unlimited Data
  • FREE Smartphone (or bring your own)

Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household.

Eligibility is based on income less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participation in Lifeline, Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, free or reduced-price school lunch/breakfast, or Pell Grant and is determined by the National Verifier and (proof of eligibility may be required). The ACP benefit is non-transferable and is limited to one monthly service discount and benefit transfer per household. For ACP details and applicable terms and conditions, visit www.lifewireless.com/ACP/tac or call us at 1-888-543-3620. If the FCC announces the end the ACP, we end our ACP service offers, or if your household is no longer eligible, we will notify you and you will revert to receiving only the standard FREE Lifeline plan if you are eligible or you may choose service subject to our regular rates, terms and conditions.

How do I qualify for Lifeline Assistance and ACP?

LifeLine and ACP are federal assistance programs. Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on eligibility criteria. Life Wireless offer provides eligible low-income households with free monthly data, unlimited texting, and free monthly minutes.

Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal eligibility criteria. You may qualify if you or a member of your household participate in one of these assistance programs:

  • Medicaid/Medi-Cal
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)
  • Supplemental Security Income
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
  • Tribal Head Start
  • Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit

You can also qualify based on household income. You can find state-specific eligibility criteria here. www.lifewireless.com/plans You may have to show proof of income or proof of program participation, like a benefit letter or official document.

ACP enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal eligibility criteria. A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is below 200% of the federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:

  • Received a Federal Pell grant during the current award year:
  • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating providers existing low-income internet program:
  • Participates in one of these assistance programs:
    • Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools
    • SNAP
    • Medicaid
    • Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers)
    • Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/202/811
    • Public Housing
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • WIC
    • Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
    • Lifeline:
  • Participants in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
    • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
    • Tribal TANF
    • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
    • Tribal Head Start (income based)
    • Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians

You have to show proof of income or proof of program participation, like a benefit letter or official document when you apply.

What do you mean by "One Account per Household"?

Lifeline is available for only one wireless or wireline account per household. A household is defined as a group of people who live together and share income and expenses (even if they are not related to each other.

Separate households that live at the same address are eligible, including roommates, residents of homeless shelters and nursing homes. Residents with temporary addresses are also eligible.

Examples of more than one household:

  • 4 roommates who live together but do not share money are 4 households. They can have one Lifeline benefit each, 4 total benefits.
  • 30 seniors who live in an assisted-living home are 30 households. They can have one Lifeline benefit each, 30 total benefits.

Examples of one household:

  • A married couple who lives together are one household. They must share one Lifeline benefit.
  • A parent/guardian and child who live together are one household. They must share one Lifeline benefit.
  • An adult who lives with friends or family who financially support him/her are one household. They must share one Lifeline benefit.
  • Like the Lifeline program, the Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
  • A household may combine the benefits and receive support from both the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program.