United Way of Rhode Island

Description:

Programs:
Connect2Compete
A low-cost, home internet with wi-fi program offered to families that
- Have at least one K-12 student living in the household
- Participate in one of the following: the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), SNAP, TANF pr Public Housing
Eligible families can apply online or by calling 1-855-222-3252. Paper applications will be accepted for those were previously not approved. Additional proof is then required to determine eligibility.

Lifeline
A federal benefit that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. If you qualify, your household can get Lifeline for phone or internet service, but not both.

Lifeline provides local, discounted telephone service for $10.95 per month, a monthly savings of $15.04 for qualifying customers. This includes an FCC Access Charge waiver.
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Benefits

Monthly discounts on a phone line with unlimited local calling
Waived service deposit for the telephone line if you elect to receive free toll blocking/restriction
Waived End User Common Line (EUCL) fees
Includes FCC Access Charge waiver

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Find out if you qualify

If you live in Rhode Island and your income is at or below income thresholds or participate in the following public assistance programs, you should qualify:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP ! Food Stamps)
Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Veterans Pension & Survivors Pension benefit
Household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TTANF)
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Head Start (income qualified customers only ! Tribal Lands)

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If you get Lifeline for phone service
, you can get the benefit for one mobile phone or one home
phone, but not both.
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If you get Lifeline for internet service
, you can get the benefit for your mobile phone or your home
connection, but not both.
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If you get Lifeline for bundled phone and internet service,
you can get the benefit for your mobile
phone bundled service or your home bundled service, but not both.
Your household cannot get Lifeline from more than one phone or internet company.
You are only allowed to get one Lifeline benefit per household,
not per person
. If more than one person in
your household gets Lifeline, you are breaking the FCC!s rules and will lose your benefit.

Application: https://www.cox.com/content/dam/cox/residential/flex/documents/lifeline/lifeline-application-universal-english.pdf