FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LIFELINE AWARENESS WEEK HIGHLIGHTS
NATIONAL TELEPHONE DISCOUNT
Lincoln, September 12, 2022 – The Nebraska Public
Service Commission (PSC) in conjunction with the
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
(NARUC) is highlighting “Lifeline Awareness Week”
September 12-16 a federal/state program that helps
make affordable voice and broadband services available
to qualified participants.
Under the Federal Lifeline Program, consumers who
participate in certain public assistance and veterans’
programs or qualify based on income can receive a
discount of up to $9.25 per month off an eligible phone,
broadband, or bundled phone/broadband service.
The PSC’s Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program
(NTAP)/Lifeline Program helps qualified Nebraskans by
providing an additional $3.50 each month, towards a
voice phone service or bundled phone/ broadband service.
“Program data shows nearly 160,000 Nebraskan
households are eligible to participate in the Lifeline
Program, yet only four percent do,” said Commission Chair
Dan Watermeier. “We would like to see that number improve
and would encourage interested households to explore
these programs.”
More information on program eligibility can be found on
the NTAP/ Lifeline Program page of the PSC website or by
calling Lifeline Support at 800-234-9473. ###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Media & Communications Mgr.
(402) 471-0226
deb.collins@nebraska.gov
