Low-income residential customers in some parts of TDS Telecom’s service area may be eligible for discounts on service through a federal program called Lifeline.
The program provides eligible customers with a discount on phone service or qualifying internet service of up to $9.25 per month, or up to $34.25 per month for customers living on federally recognized tribal lands.
Lifeline is a government assistance program and non-transferable – only eligible consumers may enroll in the program. There is a limit of one discount per household.
Lifeline discounts on internet service are only available where minimum supported broadband service is available. If a household becomes ineligible for Lifeline, it will be subject to TDS’ regular rates, terms, and conditions.
For more information regarding the Lifeline program, including where TDS offers Lifeline, how to learn if you are eligible, and guidance on how to apply, please visit https://tdstelecom.com/lifeline.html. For general Lifeline questions, you may also call 1-888-CALL-TDS.
TDS strives to keep service affordable for low-income residents through programs like Lifeline as well as TDS Connect, which offers $30 per month internet service for households that meet income requirements. For more information on that program, click here.
