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.
- Reapplication frequency: Once every three years (formerly once every five years)
- Benefits allowed per household: Two per household (formerly one per household)
- Cover Letter
- Application Form (Includes United States Citizenship Form)
- United States Citizenship Form
- Application Completion Guidelines
- Program Policies and Procedures
- Participating Vendors
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Application Form - Visually Disabled Version
- Supplemental Application Form-TTY And LVD/Telebrailler/Other Deaf-Blind Devices
- Packet #1 - Voucher Handling Instructions - Non Wireless Devices
- Packet #2 - Procedures for Selecting Wireless Devices
- Commission Notice - NSTEP Eligibility of Personal Computing Devices
- Policies & Procedures for Selecting Wireless Devices
- Smartphone Compatibility With Hearing Aids
- T-Mobile iPhone Order Form
- T-Mobile SmartPhones & Other Wireless Devices
- U.S. Cellular Welcome Letter and Store Locations
- Viaero Nebraska Retail Store Locations for Redeeming Vouchers
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
