What is Lifeline Phone Service?
Lifeline is a government benefit that provides free cell phone service* for millions of eligible customers.
You may qualify for Lifeline if you receive assistance from:
Lifeline is a government benefit that provides free cell phone service* for millions of eligible customers.
You may qualify for Lifeline if you receive assistance from:
You may also qualify if your total household income meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
SNAP / FOOD STAMPS
MEDICAID
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
*Promotional offer subject to eligibility for Lifeline; may be changed or withdrawn at any time; see plan page details; subject to our Terms and Conditions of Service and Agreement to Arbitrate Disputes.
You may qualify for Lifeline by participating in select government assistance programs or meeting income guidelines.
SNAP / FOOD STAMPS
MEDICAID
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
VETERANS PENSION AND SURVIVORS BENEFIT
FEDERAL PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE (FPHA)
You may qualify for Lifeline benefits if your total household income meets the poverty guidelines for your state.
Persons in Household | Income |
---|---|
1 member | $20,331 |
2 members | $27,594 |
3 members | $34,857 |
4 members | $42,120 |
5 members | $49,383 |
Each additional member | $7,263 |
*Based on 135% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Source: U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines Used to Determine Financial Eligibility for Certain Federal Programs, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, January 17, 2024. If you provide documentation that does not cover a full year (such as current paycheck stubs), you must submit three (3) consecutive months’ worth of the same type of document from the previous twelve months. NOTE: All new applicants will need to submit proof of government assistance in order to complete enrollment. There are several easy methods to submit proof eligibility; you will be able to select what method is best for you later in the signup process.
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If you have unresolved issues after contacting enTouch Wireless Customer Support, you may contact:
State of South Carolina
Office of Regulatory Staff
1401 Main Street, Suite 900
Columbia, S.C. 29201
Dial 611 on your Lifeline phone (Monday – Friday: 11am – 11pm ET)
*All forms of ID must be valid and used before expiration date.
Qualify by income and provide one of the following as proof.
BIA Award letter, should contain the following basic information:
Head Start Award letter, should contain the following basic information:
TANF Award letter, should contain the following basic information:
Notice of Action (award letter) acknowledging eligibility for FDPIR benefits;
OR
FDPIR participation documents(e.g., a benefit card or copy of a benefit card);
Due to sharing many of the same eligibility requirements those currently enrolled in the lifeline program may qualify for The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) also.
Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:
OR
Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:
Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:
OR
Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:
Pension Grant Letter should contain the following basic information:
FPHA award letter should contain the following basic information:
Approval Letter or Benefit Statement issued by the SSA or on SSA letterhead.
Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter should contain the following basic information:
OR
Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool should contain the following basic information:
Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter should contain the following basic information:
OR
Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool should contain the following basic information: