Eligible households may receive free or discounted phone service through the federal Lifeline program. Check your eligibility and apply online in minutes.
Authorized Enrollment Partner Disclosure
National Relief Telecom is an authorized enrollment partner of North American Local LLC. This is not a government website. We help eligible applicants connect with participating Lifeline providers.
National Relief Telecom is a nonprofit that helps eligible individuals apply for Lifeline-supported phone service through participating providers. Lifeline is a federal benefit program designed to make phone service more affordable for qualifying households.
Eligibility is required. Not all applicants will qualify. Final approval is determined by Lifeline program rules, verification requirements, and participating providers.
You may qualify for Lifeline if your household meets income-based eligibility requirements or participates in certain government assistance programs. Eligibility is reviewed during the application process.
Household income at or below qualifying Federal Poverty Guidelines, based on applicable Lifeline rules.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Medical assistance for eligible individuals and families.
Supplemental Security Income.
Federal Public Housing Assistance.
Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit.
Women, Infants, and Children program.
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Tribal program.
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.
Available only for households meeting the income qualifying standard.
Eligible participants may receive free or discounted phone service through participating Lifeline providers. Service features, availability, and plan details may vary by provider and location.
Eligible participants may receive talk and text services through participating providers.
Data availability and plan details are based on available provider plans and location.
You may be able to keep your current phone number if it is compatible and eligible for transfer.
During the application process, you may be asked to provide information or documents to verify your eligibility.
Start Lifeline ApplicationAnswer a few questions to see if your household may qualify for Lifeline-supported phone service.
Complete a secure online application and provide documents if verification is required.
If approved, you may receive Lifeline-supported phone service through a participating provider.
Lifeline is a federal benefit program administered by the Federal Communications Commission. National Relief Telecom is not a government agency. We help eligible applicants apply through participating providers.
Eligible households may receive phone service at no cost through the Lifeline program. Taxes, fees, optional upgrades, device availability, and plan details may vary by provider and location.
No. Eligibility depends on income, household status, or participation in qualifying assistance programs. Not all applicants will qualify.
You may be asked for proof of program participation, proof of income, a valid ID, or address information. The application will guide you through the required steps.
You may be able to keep your current phone number if it is compatible and eligible for transfer. Availability depends on provider requirements.
Approval time varies depending on application review, verification requirements, and participating provider processing.
Check your eligibility and start a secure online application for Lifeline-supported phone service.
Check My Eligibility NowNo obligation to apply. Eligibility is required and approval is not guaranteed.
The Lifeline program is a federal benefit administered by the Federal Communications Commission. National Relief Telecom is not a government agency.
National Relief Telecom is an authorized enrollment partner of North American Local LLC and assists eligible individuals in applying for Lifeline-supported services through participating providers.
Eligibility is required and Lifeline benefits are limited to one per household. Service availability, device availability, coverage, taxes, fees, optional upgrades, and plan details may vary by provider and location.