Lifeline and Linkup Program

Lifeline and Linkup Program

You may be eligible for discounted telephone service.

Qualifying customers who reside within the boundaries of the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation. This program can decrease your local monthly telephone service by as much as $22.75 per month.

On January 01, 1998, the basic Lifeline and Linkup program was implemented. This program was designed to assist low-income consumers with the cost of basic telephone service. On October 01, 2001, the Enhanced Lifeline and Link-up rules were implemented. This "enhanced" program applies to low income consumers living on tribal lands.

Eligibility Requirments:

This low income federal telephone assistance program is available to eligible subscribers that are participating in at least one of the following public assistance programs:

• Food stamps
• Federal Public Housing Assistance
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance
• Medicaid (eg., Title XIX Medical State Supplimental Assistance)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) general assistance program
• Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF
• Head Start (meeting income qualifying standards)
• Houshold Income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

For an application and/or more information please Call : 1-888-587-7035. If you are eligible, you will be mailed a Lifeline/Link-Up Application from NECA Services, Inc.

For questions or additional information, please visit our contact page and let us know how we can assist your residential or business needs.