Lifeline
Lowering the monthly cost of phone or internet service
Upcoming Dates
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
June Lifeline Newsletter
Jun 26, 2025
- USAC Webinars Page Enhancements
- New RAD Acceptable Documentation Guide
- Reminder: FCC Form 481 Deadline Approaching
- Lifeline Program Compliance Reminder: Consumer Qualification for Lifeline
- July Maintenance Schedule
June System Notice
Jun 24, 2025
Ad-Hoc System Maintenance, June 26
USAC will perform an ad-hoc system...
Read MoreJune Monthly Maintenance Reminder
Jun 18, 2025
Monthly System Maintenance, June 20
USAC will perform scheduled monthly maintenance starting Friday, June 20 from 10 p.m....
Reminder: Accurate and Complete Consumer Email Addresses Required on Lifeline Applications
Jun 17, 2025
USAC reminds users of the National Verifier that per the National Verifier Terms and Conditions, users must...
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