Low Income
About Low Income:
- Overview of the Program
- Overview of the Process
- Site Visits
- Understanding Audits
- Filing Appeals
- Training Events
Low Income Tools:
Link Up Support
What is Link Up Support?
Link Up support reduces the one-time cost associated with initiating telephone service and line extension to the consumer's residence. Eligible consumers also qualify for a deferred payment schedule for any remaining costs of up to $200. Link Up discounts reduce the cost of either wireline or wireless service, but do not offset the cost of purchasing a wireless phone. Link Up does not cover the cost of wiring inside a home. A consumer may only receive the Link Up discount once, unless that consumer moves to a new residence-consecutive discounts at the same address are not allowed.
- Non-tribal Customers
Consumers qualifying for Link Up support are eligible to save 50 percent on installation fees, up to $30.
- Tribal Customers
Eligible low-income consumers living on tribal lands are eligible for an additional discount of up to $70 to cover 100% of the charges between $60 and $130. However, tribal customers must still pay 50% of the first $60.
