Universal Service Administrative Company
Address
700 12th Street NorthWest #900
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 776-0200
Description:
As an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC, USAC administers the Universal Service Fund, almost $10 billion available annually to the companies and institutions that make universal service possible.
Lifeline Program offers a reduced rate on residential telephone service. If you are income-eligible for any of the following benefits you can receive this reduced rate.
Companies that participate in Lifeline program:
Home Phones:
Verizon 800-924-0585 https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-services/lifeline/
Cox Communications 866-961-0027 https://www.cox.com/residential/phone/lifeline.html
Mobile Phones:
Safelink Wireless 800-723-3546 www.safelinkwireless.com
American Broadband & Telecommunications 866-966-2628 www.americanassistance.com/lifeline-program/how-to-qualify/
Q Link Wireless 855-754-6543 https://qlinkwireless.com/
Life Wireless 888-543-3620 https://www.lifewireless.com/
StandUP Wireless 800-544-4441 https://standupwireless.com/lifeline/
Access Wireless 866-594-3644 https://www.accesswireless.com/
Boomerang Wireless 866-488-8719 https://www.entouchwireless.com/lifeline/eligibility-services
Terracom Wireless 888-716-8880 https://www.terracomwireless.com/
Assurance Wireless 888-898-4888 https://www.assurancewireless.com/
True Wireless 877-412-1919 https://gotruewireless.com/
Tempo Telecom 877-822-8501 https://mytempo.com/lifeline-wireless/
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
USAC administers the Universal Service Fund, almost $10 billion available annually to the companies and institutions that make universal service possible.
Description
Lifeline Program offers a reduced rate on residential telephone service. If are income-eligible you can receive this reduced rate. Companies that participate in Lifeline program: Home Phones: Verizon 800-924-0585 https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-services/lifeline/ Cox Communications 866-961-0027 https://www.cox.com/residential/phone/lifeline.html Mobile Phones: Safelink Wireless 800-723-3546 www.safelinkwireless.com American Broadband & Telecommunications 866-966-2628 www.americanassistance.com/lifeline-program/how-to-qualify/ Q Link Wireless 855-754-6543 https://qlinkwireless.com/ Life Wireless 888-543-3620 https://www.lifewireless.com/ StandUP Wireless 800-544-4441 https://standupwireless.com/lifeline/ Access Wireless 866-594-3644 https://www.accesswireless.com/ Boomerang Wireless 866-488-8719 https://www.entouchwireless.com/lifeline/eligibility-services Terracom Wireless 888-716-8880 https://www.terracomwireless.com/ Assurance Wireless 888-898-4888 https://www.assurancewireless.com/ True Wireless 877-412-1919 https://gotruewireless.com/ Tempo Telecom 877-822-8501 https://mytempo.com/lifeline-wireless/
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM
Required Documents
A card or award letter to prove participation in one of these programs: Medicaid SNAP Certain other programs Pay stub/tax return to prove income is at or below 135% federal poverty guidelines At least one of these items: Unexpired ID such as a Driver's License Social security card Medicaid card Prior year's tax return Other documents that prove your identity
Eligibility
Household income at or below 135% of federal guidelines, or rligibility in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Relief, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Veteran's Disability Pension (non-service related disability), Veteran's Surviving Spouse Pension (non-service related disability)
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
May need to show proof that you qualify for a Lifeline benefit using the following: A card or award letter to prove participation in one of these programs: Medicaid SNAP Certain other programs Pay stub/tax return to prove income is at or below 135% federal poverty guidelines Choose a participating company;Ask for a Lifeline application. Show at least one of these items: Unexpired ID such as a Driver's License Social security card Medicaid card Prior year's tax return Other documents that prove your identity Your company will process your application and may ask you to fill out additional forms. If approved, you will receive your Lifeline discount toward your bill. Your company can also apply your discount to an existing service.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM
Intake Process:
May need to show proof that you qualify for a Lifeline benefit using the following:
A card or award letter to prove participation in one of these programs:
Medicaid
SNAP
Certain other programs
Pay stub/tax return to prove income is at or below 135% federal poverty guidelines
Choose a participating company;Ask for a Lifeline application. Show at least one of these items:
Unexpired ID such as a Driver's License
Social security card
Medicaid card
Prior year's tax return
Other documents that prove your identity
Your company will process your application and may ask you to fill out additional forms.
If approved, you will receive your Lifeline discount toward your bill. Your company can also apply your discount to an existing service.
Program Fees:
No fees
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Household income at or below 135% of federal guidelines, or rligibility in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Relief, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Veteran's Disability Pension (non-service related disability), Veteran's Surviving Spouse Pension (non-service related disability)
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Miscellaneous
AKA:
USAC; Lifeline
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 3, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Special Notes/Funding
USAC administers the Universal Service Fund, almost $10 billion available annually to the companies and institutions that make universal service possible.
Description
Lifeline Program offers a reduced rate on residential telephone service. If are income-eligible you can receive this reduced rate. Companies that participate in Lifeline program: Home Phones: Verizon 800-924-0585 https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-services/lifeline/ Cox Communications 866-961-0027 https://www.cox.com/residential/phone/lifeline.html Mobile Phones: Safelink Wireless 800-723-3546 www.safelinkwireless.com American Broadband & Telecommunications 866-966-2628 www.americanassistance.com/lifeline-program/how-to-qualify/ Q Link Wireless 855-754-6543 https://qlinkwireless.com/ Life Wireless 888-543-3620 https://www.lifewireless.com/ StandUP Wireless 800-544-4441 https://standupwireless.com/lifeline/ Access Wireless 866-594-3644 https://www.accesswireless.com/ Boomerang Wireless 866-488-8719 https://www.entouchwireless.com/lifeline/eligibility-services Terracom Wireless 888-716-8880 https://www.terracomwireless.com/ Assurance Wireless 888-898-4888 https://www.assurancewireless.com/ True Wireless 877-412-1919 https://gotruewireless.com/ Tempo Telecom 877-822-8501 https://mytempo.com/lifeline-wireless/
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM
Required Documents
A card or award letter to prove participation in one of these programs: Medicaid SNAP Certain other programs Pay stub/tax return to prove income is at or below 135% federal poverty guidelines At least one of these items: Unexpired ID such as a Driver's License Social security card Medicaid card Prior year's tax return Other documents that prove your identity
Eligibility
Household income at or below 135% of federal guidelines, or rligibility in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Relief, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Veteran's Disability Pension (non-service related disability), Veteran's Surviving Spouse Pension (non-service related disability)
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
May need to show proof that you qualify for a Lifeline benefit using the following: A card or award letter to prove participation in one of these programs: Medicaid SNAP Certain other programs Pay stub/tax return to prove income is at or below 135% federal poverty guidelines Choose a participating company;Ask for a Lifeline application. Show at least one of these items: Unexpired ID such as a Driver's License Social security card Medicaid card Prior year's tax return Other documents that prove your identity Your company will process your application and may ask you to fill out additional forms. If approved, you will receive your Lifeline discount toward your bill. Your company can also apply your discount to an existing service.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Related Resources
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing
700 12th Street NorthWest #900
Washington, DC 20005
Physical (Primary)
700 12th Street NorthWest #900
Washington, DC 20005
Contacts
Radha Sekar
Primary Contact
CEO
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(202) 776-0200
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