If your income is limited, the Lifeline program can lower your monthly internet bill enough that some providers bring it down to $0 out of pocket. This guide walks through how people typically get free or very low-cost internet using Lifeline in real life.

Lifeline is a federal program that can lower your monthly internet (and phone) bill if your income is low or you use certain public benefits. It doesn’t give you cash; instead, it applies a monthly discount on your bill through a participating internet or phone company.

Lifeline is a federal program that gives a monthly discount on broadband internet or phone service for eligible low-income households, usually around $9–$10 per month (more on amounts below). It does not give you cash; instead, it lowers your bill with a participating internet or phone company.

Lifeline is a federal program that gives a monthly discount on internet or phone service for low-income households through participating phone and internet companies. You don’t get cash; instead, your bill with an approved provider is typically lowered each month once you’re enrolled.

Lifeline is a federal program that can lower your monthly internet or phone bill if your household has a low income or you already get certain benefits like SNAP or Medicaid. To use it, you first have to qualify, then pick a participating internet or phone company in your area and enroll through them.

Lifeline is a federal program that can reduce your monthly internet or phone bill if your household has low income or certain benefits. It doesn’t give you cash; instead, it gives you a monthly discount (usually around $9.25, sometimes more on Tribal lands) on service from a participating company.