Getting ready for the upcoming Cherokee National Holiday?
This year marks the 72nd annual celebration of this cherished event. At the heart of the festivities will be the inter-tribal powwow, held in Tahlequah right next to Park Hill. This is always one of the most anticipated elements of the holiday in the state of Oklahoma, as dancers from different tribes deliver the most captivating and authentic representation of their cultural traditions in the fierce and thrilling competition.
Beside the powwow, the holiday also features a lively parade, which presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Cherokee identity and traditions. Just imagine all that energy, vibrant spirit. It would be such an amazing gift to be able to capture those wonderful moments and bring them to your loved ones. Yet, sharing vivid photos, videos, and even live streams of the dancers or the overall atmosphere can’t be done without a reliable cell signal and data connection – something that can be a challenge when you have a limited budget.
That’s where the Lifeline Assistance program (Lifeline) comes in clutch. By providing discounted telecommunications services to low-income households, Lifeline makes sure that everyone attending the celebration has the connectivity they need to stay engaged. And that’s not all. Applying for the Lifeline discount through certain participating service providers can bring you additional perks. In this blog, we’ll walk you through all the specifics of Lifeline you can get when you sign up with providers such as EASY Wireless.
What is Lifeline?
Similar to the Affordable Connectivity Program, the Lifeline is another federal assistance program designed to make telecommunication services more affordable for eligible low income consumers. It is part of the Universal Service Fund administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the FCC.
Lifeline subscribers are entitled to a discount on monthly phone and internet service purchased from participating providers like EASY Wireless. The discount can be applied to either stand-alone broadband/phone service plans or bundled services.
How Much can I Receive from Lifeline?
In general, eligible consumers can receive a discount on Lifeline plans of $9.25 per month. But for those living on qualifying tribal lands like Park Hill, the monthly discount can go up to $34.25.
Qualifying tribal lands include any federally recognized Indian tribe’s reservation, pueblo, or colony, such as former reservations in Oklahoma, Alaska Native regions, and Indian Allotments.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Eligibility requirements for Lifeline include income requirements and qualifying program participation.
In Park Hill, you must have an income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guideline or participate in certain government or tribal programs to qualify for the Lifeline discount. For example:
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
Tribally-administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Head Start
Food Distribution Program Indian Reservations
Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) Section 8
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid (SoonerCare)
Veterans Pension and Survivor Benefit
EASY Wireless Benefits for Qualifying Tribal Lands
At EASY Wireless, customers on tribal land in Park Hill, OK who qualify for Lifeline will have access to the following benefits:
Free Smartphone
Free Unlimited Talk
Free Unlimited Text Messages
Free 6 GB Data
Free SIM Card Kit & Activation
Free Mobile Hotspot
Application Process
The Lifeline application is pretty straightforward.
Just come to visit one of the EASY Wireless’s retail stores to explore our best deals! At the store, one of our customer service agents will assist you in applying for the Lifeline Program.
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Enroll from the comfort of your own home and when you qualify we’ll ship your new smartphone and SIM Card Kit right to you, FREE of Charge!
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EASY Wireless is a trustworthy provider that has a long history of offering free cell phone service and smartphones to eligible customers through government assistance programs like Lifeline.
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If you have friends who are also looking for free phones and service plans, don’t hesitate to refer our services to them. Our refer-a-friend program gives you a $25 account credit for every person you bring into the EASY family, credits that can go towards additional data or phone upgrades.
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