Phone & Internet

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

52 articles

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

Phone & Internet June 3, 2026

Lifeline Program and Senior Moving: How to Keep Your Phone Discount When You Relocate to a New State or Assisted Living Facility

Moving to a new state or assisted living facility can accidentally cancel your Lifeline benefit. Here is exactly what seniors need to do to protect their monthly phone discount.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet May 31, 2026

Moving Into a 55+ Community or Senior Apartment? Ask These Questions About the Link Up Phone Program Before You Sign a Lease

The Link Up phone program can cut your connection costs when moving to senior housing — but only if you ask the right questions first. Here is how to prepare.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet May 30, 2026

The Hidden Connection Between Medicare Advantage Internet Benefits and ACP: How Some Seniors Unlocked Free Wi-Fi Through Their Health Plan

Some Medicare Advantage plans quietly bundled ACP internet discounts as supplemental benefits. Learn how this overlooked combination worked and what seniors should look for today.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet May 25, 2026

Lifeline Program Application Denied? Here's Why Seniors Get Rejected and Exactly How to Fix It

Getting denied for the Lifeline program is more common than you think — and usually fixable. Learn the top reasons seniors are rejected and how to appeal.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Phone & Internet May 24, 2026

The ACP Paper Trail Seniors Should Have Kept: How Your Enrollment Records Could Unlock Future Federal Broadband Benefits

If you enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program, your documentation could fast-track you into the next federal broadband benefit. Here is what to save and why it matters.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Phone & Internet May 21, 2026

Lifeline Program and Public Housing: How Seniors in Multi-Unit Buildings Can Claim Their Phone Discount Before the Household Rule Trips Them Up

Living in federally subsidized housing could mean your Lifeline benefit is already claimed without your knowledge. Here's how seniors can investigate and claim what's theirs.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read