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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
September Monthly Maintenance Reminder
Sep 18, 2024
National Verifier System Maintenance
USAC will perform scheduled monthly maintenance starting Friday, September 20 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. ET on Saturday, September 21.
The production environments of the following systems are impacted:
- ...
September Monthly Maintenance Reminder
Sep 11, 2024
NLAD System Maintenance
USAC will perform scheduled monthly maintenance for...
Read MoreAdditional System Maintenance
Sep 4, 2024
USAC will conduct an additional system maintenance to the National Verifier staging environment starting on Wednesday, September...
Read MoreApplications Open for Survivor Benefit
Aug 30, 2024
On August 29, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice announcing that compliance with the...
Read MoreAugust Lifeline Newsletter
Aug 29, 2024
- FCC Announces Updated Lifeline Minimum Service Standards
- Lifeline...