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Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program/Lifeline Program | Nebraska Public Service Commission

Nebraska Public Service Commission

300 The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Eligibility

Open to those who meet income guidelines (household income below 135% of the Federal Poverty Level) or receive one of the following benefits: Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP formally known as Food Stamps), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) or Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit Program

Required documents

Proof of eligibility Occasionally ID and social security number

Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
(800) 526-0017
Voice·

Toll-Free

(402) 471-3101
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Visit website for application

Fees

Call for information

Service area

NE

For eligible Nebraskans, this program reduces the cost of service by up to $10.75 per month for voice service, or a package that includes voice service. Some companies are not eligible to participate in this program.

Last assured

04/07/2026

Providing organization

Nebraska Public Service Commission

Monitors and enforces standards and regulatory policies for telecommunications, passenger transportation, manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and natural gas.

Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program/Lifeline Program | Nebraska Public Service Commission