Tribal Benefit
If you live on qualifying Tribal lands, you can receive a monthly discount of up to $34.25 off the cost of phone, internet, or bundled services.
You can receive this benefit if your household income is at or below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if you (or someone in your household) participates in:
- Certain government assistance programs
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Head Start (only households meeting the income qualifying standard)
- Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Learn more about how to qualify for Lifeline.
Link Up
If you live on qualifying Tribal lands, you may be eligible for Link Up. Link Up is a discount of up to $100 off the initial set up fee of phone service at your home address.
If your set up cost is more than $100, Link Up can give you a no-interest payment plan for up to $200 for one year. Link Up is a one-time benefit per address; you can request Link Up each time you change your primary residential address.
Check with your phone or internet company to see if they participate in the Link Up program.
Qualifying Tribal Lands
Use the Tribal Lands Verification Tool to see if your address is on qualifying Tribal lands. This tool is for informational purposes only and does not establish your eligibility for the Lifeline benefit.
You can also check the Eligible Tribal Lands for the Lifeline program map to view all Tribal lands that qualify for the enhanced Tribal benefit and Link Up.
Resources
Below are USAC resources to assist Tribal consumers.
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