Upcoming Dates

12/10
2025
December Monthly Webinar

Resources

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).

1

Become an ETC

2

Create a Compliance Plan

3

Obtain a Study Area Code

4

Obtain a 498 ID

Get Started

Announcements

Lifeline November 2025 Newsletter

Nov 20, 2025

  • FCC Form 555 Due February 2, 2026
  • Support Center: Operating Schedule Through Year-End
  • Lifeline Program Compliance Reminder: RAD Annual Agreement
  • December 2025 Webinar: Completing the Annual FCC Form 555
    • ...

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FCC Announces California to Participate in NLAD

Nov 20, 2025

On November 20, 2025, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an...

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November Monthly System Maintenance

Nov 19, 2025

USAC will perform scheduled monthly system maintenance on Friday, November 21, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m....

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November System Maintenance

Nov 17, 2025

Ad Hoc System Maintenance, November 19

USAC will perform an ad-hoc system maintenance on Wednesday, November 19 from 9...

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November System Maintenance

Nov 12, 2025

Ad Hoc System Maintenance, November 19

USAC will perform an ad-hoc system maintenance on Wednesday, November 19 from...

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