Telephone Discounts Can Help You Stay In Touch
Minnesota’s Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) and the federal LIFELINE Program help make telephone service affordable to low-income consumers.
TAP offers a $10.00 per month discount on home landline telephone service. You may receive the TAP credit on one landline per household. If you qualify for the Lifeline Program, you automatically qualify for the Telephone Assistance Program. The Lifeline Program offers a monthly discount of $5.25 per month discount on a landline phone or $9.25 per month discount on home broadband service. You may receive the Lifeline discount on one telephone service or internet service per household.
Consumers enrolled in the following programs may already be eligible:
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
• Medicaid/Medical Assistance (MA)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension Benefit
• Tribal Programs (and live on federall-recognized Tribal lands)
If you do not participate in any of the programs listed above, you may qualify if your income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
How do I apply?
For information or an application go to: lifelinesupport.org You can apply online or print the application and mail it into the address provided. If you have any questions please contact the Lifeline Support Center at 1-800-234-9473 or email them at LifelineSupport@usac.org. You can also contact Manchester-Hartland Telephone Co. at 507-826-3212 with questions, or the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for assistance at consumer.puc@state.mn.us or call 651-296-0406 or 1-800-657-3782.
