Affordable service. No matter the situation.
Lifeline is an assistance program that can help eligible people afford telephone and broadband Internet service.
Tribal Lifeline & Tribal Link Up programs for tribal areas help eligible people on tribal lands afford telephone and broadband Internet service.
Lifeline provides up to a $5.25 discount on the monthly bill for primary home telephone and up to a $9.25 discount on the monthly bill for primary broadband service.
Tribal Lifeline provides up to a $34.25 discount on the monthly bill for primary home phone or broadband service for residents of tribal lands.
Tribal Link Up provides a discount (up to $100) off initial hook up for primary home service.
1 of the following must apply to you:
You can apply for Lifeline using the National Verifier. You can apply with the National Verifier through RTC Networks, by mail, or online using the Lifeline Support consumer portal. Once on the Lifeline program, you will be contacted by USAC annually to recertify that you still qualify.
Lifeline Application Portal Lifeline Application (PDF)If you no longer meet the eligibility guidelines above, you no longer qualify for Link Up or Lifeline and you must inform RTC Networks of your ineligibility.
Note: If you have been disconnected for non-payment, these programs are available to you if you bring your current local bill. You may be required to pay a reconnect fee.
Download the Lifeline Program Household Worksheet (PDF) to help determine what makes up a household and who can get Lifeline at an address.
For more information on Lifeline or Tribal Link Up and Tribal Lifeline, please contact RTC Networks at 0811 or (701) 862-3115.
