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What is the Lifeline Program?

What is the Lifeline program? It’s a federal assistance program that helps eligible low-income consumers reduce the cost of phone or internet service. EASY Wireless participates in the Lifeline program and uses the Lifeline benefit to provide qualifying customers with free or discounted wireless service.

The Lifeline benefit is administered by the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC). 

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Qualifying Programs

You May Qualify Through a Government Program:

  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
  • You may also qualify if your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Additional Ways to Qualify on Tribal Lands

You May Also Qualify for an Enhanced Lifeline Benefit if You Reside on Federally Recognized Tribal Lands:

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
  • Tribally Administered TANF
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
  • Head Start (only households meeting its income qualifying standard)

Important Lifeline Rules

  • Lifeline is limited to one benefit per household
  • Consumers must continue to meet eligibility requirements.
  • Certain no-cost Lifeline services must be used at least once every 30 days to remain active.
  • Eligibility is reviewed annually; consumers who cannot be automatically confirmed may be required to recertify.

How to Get Lifeline Service With EASY Wireless

Check your eligibility: You may qualify based on participation in an eligible government assistance program or by your household income. Additional qualifying programs are available to consumers living on qualifying Tribal lands (see a list of programs above)

Confirm Your Lifeline Eligibility: Complete the Lifeline qualification process. You may be asked to provide information or documentation confirming your identity, address, income, or participation in a qualifying program.

    • To get started, Click the orange “Sign Up Now” button below and enter your email & zip code in the blue box.
    • Be Prepared: Depending on how your eligibility is verified, you may be asked to provide proof of identity, address, household income or participation in a qualifying government assistance program. View acceptable Lifeline documentation here.

Visit our How To Sign Up Page for more details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does EASY Wireless cost?  EASY Wireless is free to most eligible customers. There are no bills, long-term contracts or activation fees. Please see our Terms of Use for what is covered and additional information

Can more than one person in a household receive Lifeline? A household is generally defined as anyone living at the same address who shares income and household expenses. Only one Lifeline benefit is allowed per household. USAC provides a Lifeline Household Worksheet that must be completed anytime more than one subscriber at a single residential address receives Lifeline-supported service.

Do Tribal lands receive an additional Lifeline benefit?  Consumers living on qualifying Tribal lands can receive an enhanced Tribal benefit discount of up to $34.25 per month on the cost of phone service.

How do I apply for Lifeline through EASY Wireless?  You have several options to apply for Lifeline service with EASY Wireless. Click the orange Sign Up Now button above, to sign up for service independently online, call our customer support team at (877) 476-3451 for enrollment assistance over the phone, or visit any of our 30+ Oklahoma locations for in-person assistance to enroll in your free Lifeline service.

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