Lifeline is a federal program that provides a monthly discount on telephone service to qualified low-income residents. Lifeline is designed to ensure that telephone service remains affordable to all S.C. residents.
The Lifeline assistance program provides a $12.75 credit on the monthly telephone bill ($153.00 in savings per year).
You may qualify for Lifeline if your total household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines; or if you, your dependent or someone in your household receives one of the following:
Lifeline is available on one telephone line per household. If you or someone in your household has Lifeline on a wireless phone, then you cannot get it on your home phone too. You may not transfer your Lifeline discount to another person, even if he or she qualifies for Lifeline. For more information about Lifeline, contact South Carolina's Office of Regulatory Staff toll-free at 866-788-6565 or visit the Office of Regulatory Staff's website.