DISCOUNT TELEPHONE SERVICE - LIFELINE | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE

Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 3, Albany, NY 12223

Eligibility

Anyone who qualifies for any federal assistance program or who has an income at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines qualifies for Lifeline Discount Telephone Service.

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

(800) 342-3355

Voice - Hotline | Emergency Hotline

(800) 342-3377

Voice

https://www.usac.org/lifeline

Application process

Application available online

Fees

Free/low cost

Service area

New York

Description

Government assistance program that helps income eligible customers save money on their phone bills and stay connected to emergency and community services, friends, and family.

Data provided by

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

What's Here

Discounted Telephone Service Discounted Internet Service

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE

To regulate NYS gas, electric, steam and water utilities. To provide information on programs and protection for utilities consumers.