Phone and Internet Discounts for Low-Income Users
Many low-income families qualify for assistance with telephone charges or signing up for broadband Internet service, but don’t realize that this help is available to them. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, or have a friend or family member in this situation, Alpine Communications encourages you to look into these programs:
Lifeline Telephone – This program provides qualified customers with a monthly discount on charges for their primary home phone line. For more details about this nationwide program, visit LifelineSupport.org
View Alpine’s Lifeline Application
Eligibility guidelines vary throughout the country. Here in Iowa, you can save monthly, and may qualify if you participate in at least one of the following programs:
- Medicaid (e.g. Title XIX/Medical, State Supplemental Assistance)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
- Income Below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
What If I Need a Computer? With the help of Connected Nation®, Alpine Communications will provide computer training and help you get a discounted computer for as little as $189.00. To learn more about the Lifeline Telephone and Broadband programs, call Alpine at 245-4000 or visit our office at 923 Humphrey Street in Elkader.
