Phone & Internet
Discounted phone and internet services
Lifeline Program
Federal program providing discounted phone or internet service for low-income households.
DC households at or below 135% federal poverty level, or receiving SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, FPHA, or VA Pension.
$9.25/month discount on phone or internet. Seniors and disabled on SSI pay only $1/month.
Apply through a participating Lifeline provider or at checklifeline.org.
DCPSC: (202) 626-5120
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
FCC program providing discounts on internet service and one-time device discount.
Households at or below 200% federal poverty level, or receiving SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, or other qualifying programs.
Up to $30/month off internet service, plus one-time $100 device discount
Apply at getinternet.gov or through participating internet providers.
FCC: 1-877-384-2575
Comcast Internet Essentials
Low-cost internet from Comcast for qualifying low-income households.
Households participating in government assistance programs including SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, public housing, or free school lunch.
$9.95/month for home internet (25 Mbps)
Apply at internetessentials.com.
Comcast: 1-855-846-8376
Verizon Forward
Discounted internet and mobile service from Verizon for eligible customers.
Customers receiving SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, or veterans receiving VA benefits.
Home internet starting at $19.99/month
Apply at verizon.com/forward.
Verizon: 1-800-837-4966
Official Sources
Disclaimer: Program details may change. Always verify eligibility requirements and benefit amounts directly with official program sources before applying.
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