Quick Answer When your Lifeline application shows “Pending,” it means the National Verifier (run by USAC), your…
Quick Answer To transfer your existing number to a Lifeline phone, keep your current line active, choose…
Quick Answer Yes, you can usually keep your phone number when switching Lifeline providers. Number portability is…
Quick Answer You can switch Lifeline providers as often as you need. There’s no federal cap or…
Quick Answer If you miss your Lifeline recertification deadline, you’re de-enrolled and the monthly discount on your…
Quick Answer Your Lifeline phone service is most often disconnected because annual recertification wasn’t completed, your line…
Quick Answer You must use your Lifeline phone at least once every 30 days to keep a…
Quick Answer No—by default, only one Lifeline discount is allowed per household. Two people at the same…
TL;DR – Quick Summary SSI recipients automatically qualify for the Lifeline program Get a free smartphone with…