Lifeline
A federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households.
Apply NowCustomers will need to visit USAC Lifeline Support for assistance programs that lower monthly costs. The process to move from ACP to Lifeline is not an automated process — action is required by the customer if you choose to apply for Lifeline. Visit lifelinesupport.org or call the Lifeline Support Center at 800-234-9473.
About Lifeline
Lifeline is a federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25. Consumers living on Tribal lands are eligible for an enhanced discount of up to $34.25 per month.
Up to $9.25/mo
Monthly discount on phone or internet service for eligible households.
Up to $34.25/mo
Enhanced discount for eligible consumers living on Tribal lands.
How It Works
USAC’s Lifeline Support Center helps you apply for the program, understand eligibility requirements, and keep your benefit current through an annual recertification process.
Lifeline consumers must apply for Lifeline, then sign up with a participating phone or internet company, recertify annually, and keep their information up to date.
Your phone or internet company enrolls you in the Lifeline program, manages your service, and answers questions about your service, phone, or bill.
Assistance Programs in Oklahoma
The following assistance programs are supported in Oklahoma.
Lifeline
A monthly discount on local telephone service or high-speed Internet service.
Enhanced Lifeline
A larger discount off of monthly local telephone service or high-speed Internet service for qualified subscribers living on Tribal lands.
Link Up
A one-time discount that reduces the cost of initiating service for qualified subscribers living on Tribal lands.
Do I Qualify?
You may qualify for Lifeline if you, one or more dependents, or your household participates in any of the following programs, or if your total household income is at or less than 135% of the federal poverty level.
Qualifying Programs
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP a/k/a Food Stamps)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Medical Assistance (Medicaid/SoonerCare)
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
Additional Tribal Lands Programs
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Tribal Head Start Programs (only applicant or customer who satisfies the income qualifying eligibility provision)
Important Information
To receive Lifeline discounts from Pioneer, you must reside within Pioneer’s service area.
Lifeline is a federal government benefit program and only qualified persons may participate. Lifeline service may not be transferred to any other individual. Applicants must present documentation of household income or participation in qualifying programs. Lifeline is only available one per household, whether landline or internet.
Lifeline Support Center: 800-234-9473