Lifeline | Arkansas Public Service Commission
Lifeline
PO Box 9100, Wilkes Barre, PA 18773
Eligibility
One may be eligible if one receives benefits from any of the following programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP) Medicaid Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) Veterans Pension and Survivor's Benefit Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA) Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF) Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)One may also qualify if Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Hours
Mon 12:00am - 11:59pm
Tue 12:00am - 11:59pm
Wed 12:00am - 11:59pm
Thu 12:00am - 11:59pm
Fri 12:00am - 11:59pm
Sat 12:00am - 11:59pm
Sun 12:00am - 11:59pm
Online application available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(800) 482-1164
Voice
(800) 682-2698
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Toll Free Arkansas Public Service Commission
(501) 682-2051
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Arkansas Public Service Commission
(800) 234-9473
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Lifeline Support Center
(800) 682-2698
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Languages
English
Application process
Go to https://www.lifelinesupport.org/get-started/ for information on how to apply online, through the mail, or by calling ones phone or internet company.
Fees
Varies by income
Service area
AR
Lifeline is a federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount to their plans. Some providers also provide cell phones, please call your local company for information.Those interested must apply for Lifeline and then sign up with a participating phone or internet company, recertify annually, and keep their information up to date. See website link for information on how to apply.
Last assured
09/12/2023
Providing organization
Arkansas Public Service Commission
The Commission has the power to regulate the service and rates of public utilities within its jurisdiction and ensures that services are safe and adequate, and that rates are just and reasonable.