Texas Lifeline Program - Phone and Internet Assistance

Administered by Public Utility Commission of Texas / FCC Universal Service Administrative Company · lifelinesupport.org

Discount on phone or internet service for low income Texas households. Federal Lifeline benefit of $9.25 per month is combined with the state Texas Lifeline benefit (managed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas) for additional savings. Many participating providers offer free wireless service plans (basic minutes, texts, and data) to Lifeline-eligible households. One Lifeline benefit per household. Choose phone OR internet, not both.

Eligibility requirements

✓Texas resident at or below 135% FPL, OR automatically eligible through participation in SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans or Survivors Pension, or certain Tribal programs. Apply at LifelineSupport.org or directly through a participating provider (Assurance Wireless, SafeLink, enTouch Wireless, Q Link Wireless, others).

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at lifelinesupport.org →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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