Lifeline (FCC)
Up to 9.25 dollars off phone or internet each month for people who qualify. Call for questions or a paper form.
Official page: fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers
No cost and Low Cost Phones and Internet in Nevada
How to get a lower phone bill in Nevada: federal Lifeline, the extra Nevada Lifeline discount, and free computers and Wi Fi at public libraries.
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What is Lifeline?
Lifeline is a federal program that gives up to 9.25 dollars off your phone or internet bill each month. On Tribal lands it can be up to 34.25 dollars. Only one Lifeline discount is allowed per household.
Official page: fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers
Who can get Lifeline?
You can qualify if your income is at or below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if you get SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or the Veterans Pension.
Official page: fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers
Does Nevada add anything to Lifeline?
Yes. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada says the Nevada Lifeline fund can add up to 3.50 dollars more, for up to 12.75 dollars off each month in all.
Official page: puc.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/pucnvgov/Content/About/Media_Outreach/NewsletterSept2022.pdf
How do I apply?
Apply online at nv.fcc.gov, or ask a phone company in your area that offers Lifeline. For questions or a paper application, call 800 234 9473.
Official page: fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers
Where can I use a computer for free?
Public libraries. At the Las Vegas Clark County Library District, use a library card and PIN, or get a one day guest pass with a photo ID. Sessions are usually one hour, up to two hours a day. Printing costs a fee.
Official page: thelibrarydistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2026/02/Computer-Use-Guidelines.pdf
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Who to call in Nevada
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN)
Explains the Nevada Lifeline fund, which can add up to 3.50 dollars on top of federal Lifeline.
Official page: puc.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/pucnvgov/Content/About/Media_Outreach/NewsletterSept2022.pdf
Las Vegas Clark County Library District
Free library cards, computers and branch Wi Fi. If you have no home address, visit your nearest branch to ask about a card.
Official page: thelibrarydistrict.org/faqs
Nevada State Library
Free Wi Fi for Nevadans at 100 N. Stewart Street, Carson City. Ask at the Information Desk for the password.
Official page: nsla.nv.gov/library-cards-and-policies/computers
Nevada State Library, Find a Library Directory
A list and map of public libraries in every Nevada county, with addresses and phone numbers.
Official page: nsla.nv.gov/find-a-library-public
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