Lifeline is a federal program that helps people with a low income get discounted telephone or internet service. Learn about eligibility, applying, and getting help with your service. Find out if you are eligible for Lifeline Lifeline can help pay for your landline, cell (wireless) phone, or internet service.

Thanks to the government’s Lifeline Assistance program, you can qualify for free phones and inexpensive phone plans if you struggle to pay your cell phone bill. This program will help you get free cell service but is generally only available to individuals who are already in government assistance programs and fall under the federal poverty level.