HELPING FAMILIES CONNECT

UScellular® believes accessibility to wireless and internet service is essential to the communities we serve so we offer programs for eligible customers that provides valuable plan discounts.

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

ACP helps you pay for internet and wireless service; up to $30 off plans for eligible households and up to $75 off for qualifying Tribal Lands.

Who is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?

A household is eligible if one member of the household:

  • Qualifies for the Lifeline program;
  • Receives or has received benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, from the current school year or the school year immediately preceding the application;
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or
  • Participates in Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (“WIC”);
  • Has a total household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of that size
  • Eligible households can receive up to $30 per month or up to $75 per month in certain Tribal areas on plans with data.
  • Eligible in CA, IA, IL, KS, ME, MO, NC, NE, NH, OK, OR, TN, VA, WA, WI, WV

Get a FREE
Prepaid Data Plan

when you qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
 Get Started New line and 2GB or 5GB prepaid service plan purchase required. Taxes and additional terms apply. See full details.

FOR CURRENT LIFELINE CUSTOMERS

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FOR NON-LIFELINE CUSTOMERS

STEP 1 - VERIFY ELIGIBILITY (REQUIRED)

You must verify eligibility before submitting an application to UScellular to receive benefits by going to the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program website at the link below.
Verify Eligibility

STEP 2 - OPT IN

Once you’ve been qualified click below to Opt-In.
*IMPORTANT: Your UScellular application cannot be processed without completing Step 1.
Opt In

Additional Information

LIFELINE PLANS

You could qualify for discounts on UScellular wireless service with a Lifeline Calling Plan if your home address is within UScellular’s ETC coverage area.

If you qualify for Lifeline you also automatically qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Learn more about ACP at the link above.
CALL 800-447-1339 View Qualifications

LIFELINE: POSTPAID NON-TRIBAL

  • Nationwide Unlimited Voice, Messaging and 20GB Data
  • Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Three-Way Calling
$ 34 25* per
mo.
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*Monthly rate before Lifeline discount is applied.

LIFELINE: POSTPAID TRIBAL ONLY

  • Nationwide Unlimited Voice, Messaging and 20GB Data
  • Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Three-Way Calling
$ 39 25* per
mo.
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*Monthly rate before Lifeline discount is applied. To receive Tribal Lifeline discounts, you must reside on land that meets the Bureau of Indian Affairs definition of reservation, specifically any federally recognized Native American tribe’s reservation within UScellular’s designated ETC coverage area. To purchase the Tribal Only Lifeline Plans or receive Lifeline discounts, you must participate in one of the eligible programs and reside within UScellular’s ETC coverage area based on your home address.

LIFELINE: PREPAID TRIBAL ONLY

  • Nationwide Unlimited Voice, Messaging and 20GB Data
  • Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Three-Way Calling
$ 36 00* per
yr.
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*To receive Tribal Lifeline discounts, you must reside on land that meets the Bureau of Indian Affairs definition of reservation, specifically any federally recognized Native American tribe’s reservation within UScellular’s designated ETC coverage area. To purchase the Tribal Only Lifeline Plans or receive Lifeline discounts, you must participate in one of the eligible programs and reside within UScellular’s ETC coverage area based on your home address.

LIFELINE MISSOURI PLAN DETAILS

  • 1,000 Nationwide Minutes
  • Unlimited incoming, nights & weekends and mobile-to-mobile calls
  • Additional minutes: 10¢ per min.
  • Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Three-Way Calling
$ 24 95* per
mo.
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*Monthly rate before Lifeline discount is applied.

Lifeline Qualifications

Lifeline support lowers the cost of monthly service. An eligible customer may receive the Lifeline discount on either a wireline or wireless connection, but the discount is available for only one service connection per household. Lifeline discounts do not apply to taxes, surcharges, and mileage charges.

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps
  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
  • Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance*
  • Head Start (only households meeting the income qualifying standard)*
  • Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)*
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations*
  • You can also get Lifeline if your income is 135% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The guideline is based on your household size and state.

To qualify for UScellular’s® Lifeline service discount, you must be a resident of one of these states and provide a card, letter, or another document as proof that you qualify for one of the programs listed above.

  • Iowa
  • Illinois
  • Kansas
  • Maine
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • North Carolina
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin

*You must reside on Tribal Lands

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