Low-Cost Internet & Phone Services

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This list contains several programs that provide low-cost or free internet and phone services to low-income households and individuals, including the Lifeline Program and Comcast Internet Essentials.

Application required

  • Sign-up is ongoing

Lifeline Program is waiving 3-month verification of proof of income until June 30, 2020. Consumers can prove income in other ways such as application or verification of unemployment.

Comcast Internet Essentials will receive applications until June 30, 2020. Apply to Internet Essentials Here!

Cost

Lifeline Programs:

The amount of data, the services, and the amount of minutes/messages varies per program. View the Lifeline Fact Sheet about to read about each plan.

Comcast Internet Essentials:

Costs vary per person and plan. Affordable internet plans start at $9.95 per month plus tax.

  • Sliding scale based on income
  • Free for some residents

الموضع

The program serves people at their homes or wherever it is needed or online.

  • Both in-person and virtual (online or over the phone).

You can use this tool to search for the specific Lifeline Providers that are available in your community: Companies Near Me

Dates and Times

This is an ongoing program.

Every day.

MADTC Consumer Hotline can be reached Monday-Friday 9 AM to 5PM

Comcast Internet Essentials operate from 8 AM to Midnight (EST), seven days a week.

If you are an existing Internet Essentials customers please call 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489).

Additional information

Massachusetts Lifeline Program:

There are two ways to qualify for the Lifeline Program: income-based eligibility or program-based eligibility. Learn more here:

Contacts

USAC Lifeline Support Center

Application & Eligibility Questions

1-800-234-9473

Internet Essentials Customer Service

For New Customer Information

1-855-846-8376

MA Department of Telecommunications and Cable

Consumer Hotline

(800) 392-6066

Department of Telecommunications & Cable

Main Office & Electronic Filings

(617) 305-3580
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This is an ongoing program.

Every day.
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USAC Lifeline Support Center

Application & Eligibility Questions

1-800-234-9473
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Last updated نوفمبر 8, 2024.