Nebraska Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Program
NOTICE OF CHANGES TO NSTEP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
LB-1031, signed by Governor Pillen on April 15, 2024, changes eligibility requirements for the NSTEP program.
The new requirements take effect on July 18, 2024
NOTE- applications received prior to July 18 seeking to utilize these modifications will not be approved.
- Reapplication frequency: Once every three years (formerly once every five years)
- Benefits allowed per household: Two per household (formerly one per household)
Do you know someone, a relative or friend having difficulty hearing when using the phone?
If so, they may be a candidate to receive a free CapTel phone through the State's Equipment Distribution Program.
The program is monitored by the PSC through the Nebraska Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS).
Click on the PSA below for more information.
A big thank you to our industry partner Sprint for orchestrating this important Public Service Announcement