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Free and Low Cost Phones and Internet in Vermont: Lifeline and More

How to get a Lifeline discount on phone or internet in Vermont, which companies take part, and where to use a phone, computer and email for free.

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What is the Lifeline discount in Vermont?

Lifeline takes $5.25 a month off voice only service, or $9.25 a month off broadband internet. You get one benefit per household. Apply at lifelinesupport.org or through a participating company.

Official page: publicservice.vermont.gov/node/118

Who can get Lifeline?

You may qualify based on your income or because you take part in a program like SNAP or Medicaid. Your child or dependent in certain programs can also qualify you. For help, call Lifeline Support at 800 234 9473, 7 days a week, 9 am to 9 pm Eastern time.

Official page: lifelinesupport.org

Which companies offer it in Vermont?

The state lists several. Examples: Assurance Wireless 888 321 5880, SafeLink 800 723 3546, TruConnect 800 430 0443, Vermont Telephone (VTel) 800 279 4049, TDS Telecom 866 571 6662. What is available depends on where you live.

Official page: publicservice.vermont.gov/node/118

Is there other phone bill help?

Some households may also qualify for a Vermont Universal Service Fund discount on telephone service. The Public Service Department's Lifeline page points to it. For free language help, call 800 622 4496.

Official page: publicservice.vermont.gov/node/118

Where can I use a phone or computer for free?

The COTS Daystation in Burlington has phone access and computers for job searches. Call 802 864 7402. The Groundworks Drop In Center in Brattleboro has telephones and email. Call 802 302 8300.

Official page: cotsonline.org/emergency-shelter

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Bunkly tip: Lifeline is one benefit per household, so decide whether it should go to your phone or your internet.

Who to call in Vermont

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.

More help in Vermont

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