Government iPhoneHome Internet Guide
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📋 Sourced from FCC & USAC
📅 Updated July 2026
Lifeline covers internet too
Eligible households can apply their Lifeline discount to a qualifying home internet plan instead of wireless phone service, but not both at once.
Choosing between phone and internet
Consider which service matters more for your household — Lifeline is one discount per household, applied to either a wireless or a wired/internet service.
Availability
Home internet Lifeline availability depends on providers serving your specific address; check with your local providers directly.
Frequently asked questions
No — Lifeline provides one discount per household, applied to either a qualifying wireless plan or a qualifying home internet plan, not both simultaneously.
This varies significantly by address; contact internet providers serving your area directly to ask about Lifeline-supported plans.
Sources
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Lifeline Program rules
- Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)