New York Lifeline Plans - ACP Benefits
| ONE-TIME FEE | MONTHLY COST | MINUTES | TEXT | DATA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE | FREE | 500 | Unlimited | 4.5 GB* |
| ONE-TIME FEE | MONTHLY COST | MINUTES | TEXT | DATA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE | FREE | Unlimited | Unlimited | 6 GB* |
| ONE-TIME FEE | MONTHLY COST | MINUTES | TEXT | DATA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE | FREE | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited** |
Life Wireless offers government assisted wireless services to low income families and individuals in New York. Qualified customers receive Free cell phone service. Certain residents may be eligible for a Free cell phone. We offer Lifeline discounts to qualified New York subscribers who meet certain eligibility requirements, such as government subsidies or a household income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Your FREE Lifeline benefit is limited to one per household and cannot be combined with any other Lifeline offer.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new federal free government phone program committed to bringing connectivity to low-income Americans. Qualifying households can get connected by answering a few questions and submitting your eligibility documents. To receive a free smartphone and free monthly phone service, you or anyone in your household, a child or dependent included, must meet the income-based or program-based eligibility guidelines. The program is limited to one ACP benefit per household.
Acceptable Eligibility Subsidies
The standard eligibility programs that may be used as proof of subsidy include Food Stamps / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Section 8 Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, The Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension, Income at or below 135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
WHAT DOES LIFE WIRELESS SERVICE INCLUDE?
- Unlimited Nationwide Calling
- Unlimited Text Messaging
- Unlimited Data**
- Call Waiting
- Three-way calling
- Voicemail
- Caller ID service
- No roaming charges
- No charge for domestic long distance calls
- Free 911 Service
- Affordable Recharge Plans
- 5GB Hotspot
Income Guidelines
|
Household Size |
Annual Household Income |
|---|---|
1 | $18,347 |
2 | $24,719 |
3 | $31,091 |
4 | $37,463 |
5 | $43,835 |
6 | $50,207 |
7 | $56,579 |
8 | $62,951 |
For each additional | $6,372 |
Based on 135% of the current Federal Poverty Guideline. |
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Complaints concerning Lifeline Service can be directed to the:
Universal Service Administrative Company
- Address
- Universal Service Administrative Co.
Attn: Complaints
700 12th Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005 - Phone
- (888) 641-8722
- Website
- https://www.usac.org/about/contact-usac/file-a-complaint/
*High-Speed Data provided over 5G, 4G/LTE and 4G networks subject to network availability and handset compatibility. Videos stream at DVD Quality (480p). Reduced speeds may affect audio and video streaming, access to certain websites and content, or use of available applications. Monthly plans expire 30 days after loaded to account. Data usage subject to our Acceptable Use Policy, available in our terms and conditions. Directory assistance, premium SMS, no answer/busy transfer, caller ID, caller ID block, and roaming not available. Unused accumulated data is forfeited if you switch between plans or terminate or fail to renew your plan before expiration. Unused Data/Refills/promotions are not redeemable for cash, have no cash value and are not transferable or refundable. Taxes/fees charged separately. Plans/rates/fees subject to change without notice. Coverage and service not available in all areas. Life Wireless service provided by Telrite Corporation. Full Terms and Conditions applicable and available<a href="https://www.lifewireless.com/tac">here</a>.
**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
