POTENTIAL CHANGES TO YOUR BILL
Due to a lack of funding from Congress to the Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”) no further reimbursements will be made from USAC for ACP subscribers.
Contact your US Senator today and ask them to continue funding ACP.
Government Assistance Programs
Below we detail the Lifeline US government assistance program.
Lifeline
Lifeline discounts are not available in all areas served by WAVE Rural Connect. Applicants are allowed ONE discount per household. If you have another service with a Lifeline discount applied you cannot qualify.
Lifeline is a federal program dedicated to making phone and internet services more affordable for low-income households.
Servicios Lifeline de WAVE Rural Connect: Lifeline es un beneficio federal que reduce el costo mensual de servicio telefónico o de internet.
Lifeline Details
Some low-income Members can qualify for a discounted telephone and/or internet service. Lifeline is a U.S. federal government assistance program where Members may be eligible for the following discounts:
- Up to $5.25 per month on phone service.
- Up to a $9.25 per month discount on Internet service.
Consumers living on Tribal lands are eligible for up to $34.25 per month on phone service.
Qualifying for Lifeline
You can qualify for Lifeline if you use any of these federal assistance programs:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Tribal programs, if you live on federally recognized Tribal lands
