Free Government Phone by State
Choose your state to see local qualifying programs, state benefits, and how to apply.
States with their own programs
Lifeline is federal, but some states add benefits or run their own application process.
California LifeLine
California runs its own program, California LifeLine, overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). California LifeLine can add state support on top of the…
Texas Lifeline support
Texas provides additional state Lifeline support through the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Eligible Texans may receive a larger combined discount than the federal benefit alone,…
Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP)
Oregon residents apply through the Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP), administered by the Oregon Public Utility Commission, rather than the federal National…
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