FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONNECTIVITY HIGHLIGHTED DURING
LIFELINE AWARENESS WEEK
Lincoln, September 6, 2024- The Nebraska Public
Service Commission (PSC) in conjunction with the
National Association of Regulatory Utility
Commissioners (NARUC) is highlighting “Lifeline
Awareness Week”, September 8-14.
The Lifeline Program helps make affordable voice and
broadband services available to qualifying 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 supplements the federal program through the
Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP),
providing an additional monthly discount of $3.50 to
qualified Nebraskans. This support can be applied to
one landline or wireless phone bill or used to provide
minutes to eligible cellular phone services.
To receive the NTAP discount, consumers must participate
in the federal Lifeline Program and meet eligibility
requirements. Learn more about the NTAP/Lifeline Program
and how to apply by visiting the NTAP/Lifeline page on the
PSC website.
“We want folks to know support is available to help them
get and stay connected,” said Commission Chair Dan
Watermeier. “We encourage qualified recipients to take
advantage of these important discount programs.” ###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 / deb.collins@nebraska.gov
