Phones and internet in Colorado

The short answer

If you get SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, federal housing help or veterans pension, or your income is low, Lifeline can lower your phone or internet bill. Apply through the national Lifeline site.

Need help tonight?

911Danger or emergency right now 988Call or text. Crisis or thinking about suicide. 24 hours 211Shelter, food, bills, anything else 1 800 799 7233Someone hurting you at home. Text START to 88788

Lifeline

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service for people who qualify. You can qualify through programs like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance or the Veterans Pension, or by income. Only one Lifeline benefit per household.

Apply for Lifeline About Lifeline (FCC)

Official pages: fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers, lifelinesupport.org

Get online at no cost

Colorado Workforce Centers and public libraries can help you get online and fill out forms. Ask 211 about places near you.

Workforce Centers Dial 211

Official pages: cdle.colorado.gov/jobs-training/workforce-centers, 211colorado.org

Keep your numbers

Bunkly tip. Write your important numbers on paper too: 211, your caseworker, your doctor and a family member. If your phone is lost, you still have them.

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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.

Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.