Lifeline
Lowering the monthly cost of phone or internet service
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Manage Your Account
Access USAC’s single sign-on dashboard. Lifeline service providers can log into the National Verifier, NLAD, and LCS using One Portal.
Use these links to directly access:
How It Works
Lifeline is a federal program that offers a monthly benefit of up to $9.25 towards phone or internet services for eligible subscribers (up to $34.25 for those living on Tribal lands).
Eligible Consumers
A consumer can qualify for the Lifeline benefit if their income is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines, or if they participate in SNAP, Medicaid, or other federal programs. See the full list of qualifying factors.
Eligible Services
Lifeline subscribers can apply their benefit to home or mobile phone service or to high-speed broadband.
The Process
These steps will help service providers navigate the process to join Lifeline as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC).
Become an ETC
Create a Compliance Plan
Obtain a Study Area Code
Obtain a 498 ID
Announcements
Update: Lifeline National Verifier Login Issue
Oct 30, 2025
USAC is aware that users have been experiencing difficulties accessing the National Verifier service provider portal. The issue is ongoing and USAC encourages service providers to help consumers apply through the National Verifier consumer portal in the meantime.Â
USAC continues to actively work on a resolution. We apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing.
October System Maintenance Reminder
Oct 29, 2025
USAC will perform an ad-hoc system maintenance on Thursday, October 30 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m....
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Oct 28, 2025
USAC is aware that users have been experiencing difficulties accessing the National Verifier service provider portal. The...
Read MoreLifeline National Verifier Login Issue
Oct 27, 2025
USAC is aware that users may be experiencing difficulties accessing the National Verifier service provider portal. At...
Read MoreOctober System Maintenance Reminder
Oct 22, 2025
USAC will perform scheduled monthly system maintenance starting Friday, October 24 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. ET...
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