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Phone & Internet

Discounted phone and internet services

4 programs available
Last updated: September 2026

Lifeline Program

Federal program providing discounted phone or internet service for low-income households.

👤Who Qualifies

DC households at or below 135% federal poverty level, or receiving SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, FPHA, or VA Pension.

💵How Much

$9.25/month discount on phone or internet. Seniors and disabled on SSI pay only $1/month.

📝How to Apply

Apply through a participating Lifeline provider or at checklifeline.org.

📞Contact

DCPSC: (202) 626-5120

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

FCC program providing discounts on internet service and one-time device discount.

👤Who Qualifies

Households at or below 200% federal poverty level, or receiving SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, or other qualifying programs.

💵How Much

Up to $30/month off internet service, plus one-time $100 device discount

📝How to Apply

Apply at getinternet.gov or through participating internet providers.

📞Contact

FCC: 1-877-384-2575

Comcast Internet Essentials

Low-cost internet from Comcast for qualifying low-income households.

👤Who Qualifies

Households participating in government assistance programs including SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, public housing, or free school lunch.

💵How Much

$9.95/month for home internet (25 Mbps)

📝How to Apply

Apply at internetessentials.com.

📞Contact

Comcast: 1-855-846-8376

Verizon Forward

Discounted internet and mobile service from Verizon for eligible customers.

👤Who Qualifies

Customers receiving SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, or veterans receiving VA benefits.

💵How Much

Home internet starting at $19.99/month

📝How to Apply

Apply at verizon.com/forward.

📞Contact

Verizon: 1-800-837-4966

Disclaimer: Program details may change. Always verify eligibility requirements and benefit amounts directly with official program sources before applying.

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