Low Income
About Low Income:
- Overview of the Program
- Overview of the Process
- Individual Outreach
- Understanding Audits
- Filing Appeals
- HCLI Training Events
- Video Tutorials
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- Calendar/Reminders
- Required Forms
- Disbursement Data
- Rules and Orders
- Tips and Best Practices
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact Us
Low Income Households
The Low Income Program of the Universal Service Fund makes telephone service more affordable for low-income households throughout the country and U.S. Territories.
Familias de Bajos Ingresos
Los Ingresos Bajos Programan las marcas el servicio telefónico más económico para casas de bajo-ingresos.
Telecommunications Carriers
The Low Income Program reimburses eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) for the revenue they forgo by providing Lifeline, Link Up, and Toll Limitation Services to low income households.
Consumer Notification: Important News About the Federal Lifeline Program
Latest News, Important Notices, and Reminders
FCC Update:
FCC releases an Enforcement Advisory clarifying FCC Lifeline rules regarding consumer eligibility and duplicative service (12/6/11)
Latest News:
FCC Order clarifies that consumers may not receive more than one Lifeline subsidy (06/21/11)
Training Update:
"Understanding the Red Light Rule" webinar for contributors and service providers on June 27 and 30. Register Today! (6/20/11)
Training Update:
High Cost and Low Income Training in Denver, CO on October 27 - Register Today! (6/02/11)
Latest News:
Results from the 2010 Participation Rate Study are now available (05/05/11)
Important Notice:
Public Notice: Annual Verification Survey and Certification (4/28/11)
Training Update:
Webinar Training Series on March 14-17, 2011 – Register Today! (03/02/11)
Latest News:
FCC Guidance Letter Regarding Duplicates (02/08/11)
Latest News:
2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines (01/28/11)
Site Maintenance:
The Low Income Online Form 497 and the High Cost Online Form 525 websites are now available. (10/20/10)
Latest News:
USAC Launches its Payment Quality Assurance (PQA) Program (8/11/10)
Reminder:
Update your Form 498 with electronic banking information to ensure continued timely USF disbursements! (8/10/10)
Important Notice:
The HHS Poverty Guidelines for the Remainder of 2010. (8/04/10)
Important Notice:
Public Notice: Annual Verification Survey and Certification (06/07/10)
Latest News:
New Form 499-Q Interface Launched (05/10/10)
Latest News:
Results from the 2009 Participation Rate Study are now available (04/29/10)
Important Notice:
Extension of the 2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) Until at Least May 31, 2010 (04/19/10)
Important Notice:
The FCC Form 497 is available online. (08/14/09)
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