SafeLink Wireless

Services offered

About

Lifeline is a federally-sponsored program that provides a discount on communication services to eligible individuals and families. Eligibility is determined by income and/or participation in state or Federal support programs. Through Lifeline, SafeLink subscribers are eligible to receive free mobile service. SafeLink benefits are limited to one line per household. SafeLink Wireless is a service of Verizon Value, Inc., a Verizon company

Who this is for

Participants may qualify if their total household income meets federal poverty guidelines, or if any member of their household receives assistance from a federal program such as: Medicaid Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit

Access & cost

Cost

LifeLine benefit initially provided a $10 monthly discount for landline phones. In 2008, the program was made available for wireless phone service.