FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATIONAL DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY AND
LIFELINE AWARENESS WEEK
Lincoln, September 7, 2023- September 11-15 is National
Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week and the
Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is encouraging
qualified consumers to get and stay connected to voice
and broadband networks by taking advantage of federal
and state discount programs.
“Voice and broadband services play a crucial role in our
everyday lives by connecting us to the world around us,”
said Commission Chair Dan Watermeier. “It’s important
that citizens know there are programs available that can
help them get and stay connected.”
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 of their bill for
phone, broadband, or bundled phone and broadband
service.
The PSC helps to supplement the federal program
through the Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program
(NTAP). NTAP provides an additional $3.50 in assistance
for qualified Nebraskans on one landline/wireless phone
bill or by providing minutes to an eligible cellular phone
service. Consumers must be participating in the federal
Lifeline program and meet eligibility requirements to
receive the NTAP discount. Learn more about the
NTAP/Lifeline program and how you can apply on the
NTAP/Lifeline page of the PSC website.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also
offers the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). ACP
provides a monthly discount on internet services and a
one-time device discount for qualifying low-income
household. To apply, visit affordableconnectivity.gov or
call 1-877-384-2575 to request an application.
Commissioner Watermeier said, “Help is available, and we
encourage qualified recipients to get connected by taking
advantage of these discount programs.” ###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226/deb.collins@nebraska.gov
