Phone & Internet

Programs that reduce or eliminate the cost of phone and internet service for qualifying low-income households.

58 articles

Phone & Internet June 24, 2026

The ACP Caregiver Gap: How Adult Children and Family Caregivers Left Elderly Parents' Internet Savings on the Table

Millions of seniors missed out on ACP internet discounts because caregivers didn't know how to enroll them. Here's what went wrong and how to act now.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 20, 2026

Lifeline Program and Bundled Benefits: How Seniors on Both SSI and Medicaid Apply Once and Never Prove Eligibility Twice

Seniors enrolled in SSI and Medicaid simultaneously qualify for the Lifeline program through multiple pathways — but most never apply because they misunderstand how eligibility verification works.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 19, 2026

Is the Link Up Phone Program Available in Your State? What Older Adults Need to Know About Uneven Coverage Across the Country

The Link Up phone program can reduce connection costs for low-income households, but availability varies widely by state and carrier. Here is what you need to know.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 18, 2026

Lifeline Program Annual Recertification: How Seniors Can Avoid Losing Their Phone Discount Without Warning Every Year

Millions of seniors risk losing their Lifeline phone discount each year simply because they missed a recertification deadline. Here is what you need to know to keep your benefit.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 17, 2026

Rural Senior Internet Assistance After ACP Ended: What the Digital Divide Really Cost Older Americans in Rural Areas

When the Affordable Connectivity Program ran out of funding, rural seniors were hit hardest. Learn why — and what broadband programs may help next.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 14, 2026

The ACP Tax Question Nobody Asked: Was Your Internet Discount Taxable Income — and What Does That Mean for Your Senior Benefits?

Did the ACP internet discount count as taxable income for seniors? Learn how this federal benefit affected Social Security, Medicaid, and SNAP eligibility calculations.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 11, 2026

Does Link Up Work With Prepaid Phones? What Older Adults Need to Know Before Choosing a Plan

The Link Up phone program prepaid cell phone eligibility question trips up many older adults. Learn what plans qualify before you apply.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 11, 2026

Lifeline Program Income Verification Using Tax Documents: A Senior's Guide When Nothing Else Works

Seniors without benefit award letters can still qualify for the Lifeline program using IRS tax documents. Learn which forms and lines the National Verifier accepts.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 8, 2026

Lifeline Program and Disconnection Notices: How Seniors Facing a Shutoff Can Restore Phone Service Before It's Too Late

If you've received a disconnection notice, the Lifeline program may help you restore phone or internet service faster than you think — without paying your full past-due balance first.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 6, 2026

You May Already Qualify for Link Up Without Knowing It: How Enrollment in SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI Can Fast-Track Your Approval

If you receive SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI, you may already qualify for the Link Up phone program. Learn how to claim your benefit faster with less paperwork.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 4, 2026

Lifeline Program and Social Security: How Seniors Living Only on Retirement Income Can Still Qualify for a Phone Discount

Millions of seniors on Social Security retirement benefits may qualify for the Lifeline phone discount through the income-based pathway — and most don't even know it.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 3, 2026

Lifeline Program Identity Verification Failed? Here's What Seniors Must Do to Complete Their Application

Thousands of seniors hit a wall when the Lifeline National Verifier can't confirm their identity. Here's how to fix it with a manual review and the right documents.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read